ESSEX, Md. — Baltimore County Police are investigating a fatal overnight shooting in Essex.
Officers responded to the 800 block of Woodrow Avenue at 1:55 a.m. for reports of a shooting.
At the scene, officers found 39-year-old Lanier Harmon suffering from a gunshot wound.
Police say she died at the scene.
This marks the fourth murder in Essex this month, with three occurring on the same day just two weeks ago.
On August 10, 19-year-old Donielle Mack and 19-year-old Izick Aminartey were shot and killed inside a vehicle on Banyan Wood Court. 22-year-old Deandre Neal has been arrested in connection with the murders.
Moments later, 17-year-old Roman Wright was found shot dead inside a vehicle on Bladen Road. Two teenagers, 17-year-old Messiah Edwards and a 15-year-old boy, face charges in his murder.
The circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of Harmon remain under investigation.
Anyone with information should contact the police at 410-887-3700.
