Crime & Safety
1 Hospitalized from Towson Town Center Incident: Officials
A 'possible irritant' was reported at the mall in Towson Tuesday night, Baltimore County public safety officials said.
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TOWSON, MD – One person was hospitalized as the result of what officials called an "irritant" at Towson Town Center Tuesday evening.
At 8:51 p.m., Baltimore County public safety officials reported there was a "possible irritant" in the area of the mall, located in the 800 block of Dulaney Valley Road.
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There was no hazardous material involved, officials said, and hazmat crews were clearing the scene after 9 p.m.
Baltimore County Fire Department personnel remained in the vicinity, and citizens were asked to avoid the area.
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