Derrick Purcell Ahmad McDonald, age 23

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Lost to gun violence on March 4, 2025 in Severn, Maryland.

Photo sources:

• gofundme.com: Donate to Support Derrick's (DRose) Memorial and Funeral Costs, organized by Quiera Henson
• Wylie Funeral Homes P.A.: Details - Wylie Funeral Homes P.A.

News sources:

• Odenton-Severn, MD Patch: Basketball Game Shooting Victims Mourned With Severn Vigil, Funeral Fundraiser
• The Baltimore Banner: Memorials, peace rally planned after deadly shooting at ‘neutral spot’ in Severn
• WMAR 2 News Baltimore: "I'm still like a little numb, and I'm hurt:" Loved ones hold vigil for men shot and killed in Severn
• Facebook
• wusa9.com: 2 men killed after disagreement during pickup basketball game leads to shooting
• WJLA: Two men dead, two others injured in shooting on Meade Village Road in Severn
• WBAL Baltimore News: Police: Reports of multiple people shot in Severn, investigation underway
• Gun Violence Archive

Also killed was:

• Mack Samuel Galloway III, age 28

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Other nearby fatal shootings:

• Severn, MD - September 14, 2025
• Severn, MD - February 3, 2025
• Severn, MD - September 15, 2024
• Severn, MD - June 13, 2024
• Severn, MD - May 15, 2023