Homicide Detectives Respond to Scene of Reported Shooting
UPDATE (JUNE 6, 2025)
Homicide detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have arrested 27-year-old Anthony Jackson and 23-year-old Daiquon Ferguson for the homicide of 19-year-old Andrew Blessing. At approximately 2:30 a.m. on December 9, 2024, officers responded to the 900 block of Beaverbank Circle, 21286, following reports of a shooting. When officers arrived they located Blessing suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Blessing was later pronounced deceased at an area hospital.
In addition to murder, Ferguson faces charges of attempted murder, following a non-fatal shooting that occurred at approximately 10:40 p.m. on May 29, 2025, in the 1800 block of East Joppa Road, 21234.
As the investigations into these cases continue, Jackson and Ferguson remain held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center.
UPDATE (December 9, 2024 5:44 p.m.)
As Baltimore County homicide detectives continue to investigate the shooting that occurred in the 900 block of Beaverbank Circle, they have identified the victim as 19-year-old Andrew Blessing. Based on the information available at this time, it is believed that this crime was targeted. This investigation remains ongoing.
ORIGINAL
Homicide detectives are investigating an incident that occurred in the 900 block of Beaverbank Circle, at approximately 2:30 a.m. Officers initially responded to the area following reports of a shooting. Once on scene, officers located an 19-year-old male with gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Detectives ask anyone with information pertinent to the case to contact 410-887-4636 (INFO).
Reward Offered Information may also be provided anonymously by contacting Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587 (7LOCKUP). Information provided by phone or online through Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. Residents may also provide details about this crime through the Baltimore County Police Department’s iWATCH program.