Milford Mill, Md. — A 7-year-old girl died Tuesday after an apparent accidental shooting inside a home in Milford Mill, Baltimore County police said, prompting investigators to increase their presence in the neighborhood as they try to determine exactly how the child was struck.
Officers responded about 3:15 p.m. to the 7800 block of Selgrave Road, where they found the girl suffering from gunshot wounds. She was transported to a hospital and later pronounced dead, police said.
What police say and the investigation
Baltimore County homicide investigators are examining the scene and interviewing witnesses to establish how the shooting happened. Police said adults were in the home at the time of the incident.
“We don't know how the shooting took place, but we do believe it was accidental in nature,” Baltimore County Police Det. Trae Corbin said.
Authorities asked residents to expect an increased police presence while the investigation continues and said they will release more information as it becomes available.
Community reaction and context
Neighbors described the death as devastating. Shauntelle Alston, who lives nearby and has a 7-year-old child, called the loss “heartbreaking” and said her thoughts are with the family.
- Location: 7800 block of Selgrave Road, Milford Mill (21244)
- Time reported: about 3:15 p.m.
- Victim: 7-year-old girl (pronounced dead at hospital)
The shooting comes days after another fatal incident involving children in Baltimore County. On July 7, two children — a 9-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl — were found shot to death in a home on Talles Road in Gwynn Oak, roughly three miles away. That case remains under investigation.
| Incident | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7‑year‑old killed (accidental shooting) | July 14, 2026 | 7800 block of Selgrave Road, Milford Mill |
| Two children found shot | July 7, 2026 | Talles Road, Gwynn Oak |
Practical information for residents
Police ask anyone with information, video, or other evidence related to the shooting on Selgrave Road to contact Baltimore County homicide investigators. Residents who live near the scene should expect continued police activity while detectives process the location and conduct interviews.
This office will update the community as investigators release additional details.
