Suspect Identified in TU Shooting

UPDATE Sept. 7, 2021 9:50 p.m.

On Sept. 7, detectives with the Baltimore County Violent Crimes Unit arrested 19-year-old Samuel Nnam on multiple charges including attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and second-degree assault. The charges stem from an early-morning shooting that occurred Saturday, Sept. 4, on the campus of Towson University.

Based on evidence collected at the scene and surveillance video, Nnam began to discharge the firearm he was carrying striking himself and two others; one of the injured a TU student.

Nnam has also been charged with carrying a loaded handgun as well as use of a firearm in the commission of a violent crime. Officers arrested the 19-year-old shortly after he was discharged from an area hospital; Nnam is now at the County Detention Center held without bail.

Detectives Arrest Suspect in Towson University Shooting

UPDATE: September 7, 2021 5:15 p.m.

On Sept. 7^th, detectives with the Baltimore County Violent Crimes Unit arrested a 19-year-old accused of carrying out the shooting that occurred Saturday morning on the campus of Towson University. The suspect was one of the three individuals who required medical attention for a gunshot wound. Detectives discovered the suspect discharged the firearm he was carrying striking himself and two others.

This remains an open and active investigation. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department/Violent Crimes Unit are asking anyone with information about this case to contact them at 410-307-2020. You may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Reward Offered

Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland, an organization that is separate from the Baltimore County Police Department and Baltimore County Government, offers rewards of up to $2,000 for information that leads to the arrest and charges in connection with felony offenses.

Anonymous tips can be sent to Metro Crime Stoppers by phone, online or via mobile app.

Phone: 1-866-7LOCKUP

Video Sought in Towson University Shooting

UPDATE: September 5, 2021 2:30 p.m.

Baltimore County detectives are continuing to investigate the events surrounding the on-campus shooting that occurred at Towson University on Saturday that left three people injured. According to Towson University, one of the individuals injured during the unsanctioned event is a TU student. It’s estimated hundreds of people were in attendance when the shooting occurred. The area on campus is identified as Freedom Square.

As this investigation moves forward, detectives continue to conduct interviews and review video. If you have information or video regarding Saturday’s incident, detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit are asking you contact them by calling 410-307-2020.

Of the three individuals injured, only one has been released from the hospital; two remain in stable condition.

As more information becomes available, we will provide updates through the Baltimore County Police Department’s Office of Public Affairs and social media.

Towson University Student Among the Injured

UPDATE:  September 4, 2021 11:25 a.m.

Towson University confirms that one of the victims injured during the shooting is a student of Towson University and is in stable condition. The two other victims are not students but are in stable condition.

Overnight Shooting at Towson University 

ORIGINAL September 4, 2021 8:17 a.m.

Three victims were transported to local hospitals after being shot on the Campus of Towson University just after 2 a.m.

The victims were at a gathering in the center of campus when the shooting occurred. The victims are expected to survive. At this point, it appears the shooting was an isolated incident.

As Baltimore County detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident, they are asking anyone with information or video to contact them by calling 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous.

Reward Offered

Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland, an organization that is separate from the Baltimore County Police Department and Baltimore County Government, offers rewards of up to $2000 for information that leads to the arrest and charges in connection with felony offenses.

Anonymous tips can be sent to Metro Crime Stoppers by phone, online or via mobile app.

Phone: 1-866-7LOCKUP