Shooting Rocks Essex Waterfront | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 23, 2026 · 1m

Just before 2 AM on a Sunday, a fatal shooting erupted in an Essex waterfront neighborhood, leaving one woman dead and neighbors reporting up to ten gunshots. While some blame the nearby bar, Brewers Landing — known for its lively crowds — others say it’s unfair to pin the tragedy on the venue, especially as it stayed packed later that day with music blaring, sparking outrage among locals. This latest violence comes amid a grim surge in homicides across Baltimore County, including two deadly shootings just two weeks prior that claimed three young lives. With at least sixteen homicides already…