Investigation Underway After Woman Fatally Shot In Essex: Police

ESSEX, MD — An investigation is underway in Essex after a woman was fatally shot over the weekend.

Baltimore County Police said officers responded to reports of a possible shooting on the 800 block of Woodrow Avenue just before 2 a.m. on Sunday.

At the scene, authorities found 39-year-old Lanier Harmon suffering from a gunshot wound. She was later pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators did not say whether any person of interest was identified in the shooting.

As the investigation into the incident remains ongoing, officials are urging residents with knowledge of the shooting to contact detectives at (410) 887-3700.