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18-Year-Old Charged in Lansdowne High Killing as Police Outline New Evidence

Charging documents describe a pursuit from a shopping center to the school entrance, with forensic findings cited in the arrest.

Overview

  • Baltimore County police arrested Challah Haywood on Monday and charged him with first-degree murder in the March 4 shooting of 16-year-old Kamau Xavier Campbell.
  • He is being held without bond, and a bail review hearing was postponed to Wednesday, according to court scheduling reported by CBS Baltimore.
  • Charging documents say a silver Honda Accord registered to Haywood pulled into the Lansdowne Shopping Center, the shooter exited and opened fire, then chased Campbell across the street and shot him multiple times near the school's main entrance.
  • Investigators cite surveillance video, clothing seen on Haywood’s social media, and lab results confirming a particle characteristic consistent with gunshot residue on his hand on September 25.
  • Police have described the attack as targeted, and Metro Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,000 cash reward for information.