Baltimore Daily: Shooting probe, CIAA week, mumps alert, and slick roads
Baltimore, MD – February 25, 2026 – Police investigate a late-night Northwest District shooting as CIAA week starts, with mumps alert and slick roads.
Top Baltimore headlines for Wednesday
Baltimore is juggling public safety updates, a major sports-and-culture week downtown, and a lingering winter pattern that can still turn sidewalks and side streets icy.
1) Northwest District shooting investigation
Police say a man was shot late Monday night, February 23, on the 4900 block of Reisterstown Road. The victim, described as a 40-year-old man, was taken to a hospital with a gunshot wound that was not believed to be life-threatening. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact investigators or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
2) CIAA Tournament week brings crowds and events downtown
The CIAA Tournament is back in Baltimore, and organizers are encouraging visitors to treat the week as more than a basketball trip. A fan festival at the Baltimore Convention Center is part of a slate of public events meant to pull people into downtown for music, food, and community programming alongside the games.
3) Maryland mumps uptick puts renewed focus on vaccination and symptoms
State health officials have warned of an increase in mumps cases in Maryland, and local physicians are emphasizing that the illness can carry serious complications, especially for adolescents and adults. Residents are being urged to watch for fever and swelling of the salivary glands and to check that routine vaccinations are up to date, particularly for school and group settings.
4) Snow, wind, and school disruptions linger into midweek
After weekend snow and another burst of cold air, forecasters said scattered light snow could create slick spots overnight into Wednesday morning, with a milder rebound later in the day. Earlier this week, some Baltimore-area school systems shifted schedules and learning plans due to the storm.
Sources
https://www.baltimorepolice.org/news/media-advisory-february-23-2026
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/preview-ciaa-fan-fest-baltimore-convention-center/70481234
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/health-mumps-serious-consequences-symptoms-complications-maryland/70484623
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/baltimore-weather-tuesday-february-24-2026-cold-winds/70470757
https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/baltimore/news/maryland-school-closed-delayed-snow-winter-weather/
