Anne Arundel County police have identified the victim and suspect involved in a deadly shooting that occurred yesterday at the Northrop Grumman facility in Linthicum, Maryland, near BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport.
The victim has been confirmed as 37-year-old Joseph Keith Aman of Baltimore, Maryland, while the suspect has been named 26-year-old Dylan Blake Chandler of Pasadena, Maryland, according to a statement released by authorities on Thursday.
Chandler has been charged with first- and second-degree murder, as well as other related offenses. Aman tragically succumbed to his injuries at the scene following the shooting.
Early reports from the Anne Arundel County Police Department indicate that the incident occurred during a dispute between the two security guards inside the Northrop Grumman facility.
According to investigators, the confrontation escalated rapidly, resulting in one guard discharging his firearm and fatally striking Aman. A third contracted security guard present at the scene quickly intervened, disarmed Chandler, and took him into police custody.
Law enforcement officials emphasized that this was an isolated incident that did not involve any Northrop Grumman employees, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances that led to the fatal altercation. Homicide detectives from Anne Arundel County are gathering statements, reviewing surveillance footage, and examining other evidence to piece together the timeline of events leading up to the shooting.
Police have not indicated any prior connection between Aman and Chandler outside of their roles as security personnel at the facility. Officials have also reached out to the public, requesting that anyone with information about the incident come forward.
Tips can be provided by contacting Anne Arundel County Police at 410-222-4731, or anonymously via the county tip line at 410-222-4700. Law enforcement stressed the importance of community cooperation to help ensure a thorough investigation and a full understanding of the events that led to Aman’s death.
The tragic loss of Joseph Keith Aman has shocked colleagues and the local community. Authorities have urged anyone affected by the incident to seek support and reminded the public that workplace disputes can quickly escalate if not addressed appropriately. Police confirmed that Aman’s family has been notified and is being assisted by victim services representatives during this difficult time.
As the investigation remains ongoing, Anne Arundel County Police continue to ensure that the Northrop Grumman facility and surrounding areas remain safe. Officials have reiterated that the shooting appears to have been a contained incident, with no further threat to employees, the public, or the airport vicinity.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of conflict resolution and the potential consequences of workplace disputes escalating into violence. Police continue to urge anyone with relevant information to come forward, helping bring clarity and justice in the wake of this tragic incident.
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