Shooting at Baltimore County Hookah Lounge Leaves One Dead, Four Injured

A shooting occurred shortly after midnight on May 2 at the Azuz Hookah Lounge in the 1800 block of Woodlawn Drive, Baltimore County, resulting in five people being injured. Elijah Lamback, 28, was found shot inside the lounge and later died at the hospital on May 3. Police discovered two victims at the scene and learned that three additional victims sought treatment at local hospitals; four were shot and one sustained a different injury. The incident is part of a troubling pattern of violence in the area, with a similar fatal shooting at the same location in 2023. No suspects have been identified, and police are urging anyone with information to contact them or Metro Crime Stoppers, which is offering a cash reward for tips leading to an arrest. Business owners in the area have expressed concern about persistent late-night violence and public safety issues.