News Summary
A murder-suicide incident in Timonium resulted in the deaths of an elderly couple. Authorities found 89-year-old Raymond Levanduski and 87-year-old Marilyn Levanduski with gunshot wounds on September 29. This marks at least three murder-suicides reported in Baltimore County this year. The community is deeply affected, prompting discussions on mental health and gun violence. Support resources are available for those in crisis.
Timonium
Two people are dead following a murder-suicide at a home in Timonium. Authorities responded to the 100 block of East Padonia Road around 11 a.m. on September 29, where police discovered a dead man and woman suffering from gunshot wounds upon arrival. The deceased have been identified as 89-year-old Raymond Levanduski and 87-year-old Marilyn Levanduski.
Marilyn Levanduski was found outside the home with gunshot wounds, while Raymond Levanduski was discovered nearby with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A firearm was recovered from the scene, prompting Baltimore County police to launch an investigation into the murder-suicide. Both bodies have since been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for further examination. At this time, the incident remains under investigation with no further information released.
Context of the Incident
This tragic event marks at least three murder-suicides reported in Baltimore County this year. Previous cases include an incident in April involving 59-year-old Karen Franklin and 63-year-old Gary Franklin in Owings Mills; an August 28 case in Catonsville that resulted in the deaths of a 6-year-old child and two adults; and a September 2 murder-suicide in Parkville that involved 28-year-old Kylee Long and her ex-boyfriend Terell Pryor.
As of September 26, there have been five homicide cases reported in Baltimore County. The local community is deeply affected by these incidents, and many are seeking understanding and support in the aftermath of such tragic events.
Support Resources
For those struggling with mental health issues or in crisis, several support resources are available. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine provide assistance to individuals in need.
This incident highlights a growing concern surrounding mental health and gun violence in the region, prompting further discussions on how best to address these complex issues within the community. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the Levanduski case, hoping to gain a clearer understanding of the events that led to this tragic occurrence.
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Additional Resources
- WBAL: Apparent Murder-Suicide in Timonium
- Wikipedia: Murder-suicide
- Baltimore Sun: Murder-Suicide in Timonium
- CBS News: Timonium Murder-Suicide Investigation
- Nottingham MD: Timonium Murder-Suicide Identified
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