On the day before Thanksgiving, November 22, 2023, a family that had sought refuge in the United States from war-torn South Sudan experienced a devastating tragedy in Essex, Maryland. Philip Pasingda, a 22-year-old male, was visiting his younger brother when he became the victim of a fatal shooting. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. in the unit block of Glenwood Road, where Baltimore County Police officers responded to a call about the shooting.
Upon their arrival, police
discovered Pasingda suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was quickly transported to a local hospital, but his injuries proved too severe, and he was pronounced dead. In a related event, a second victim, a 19-year-old male, arrived at a different hospital with gunshot wounds. Investigators determined that the two men were together at the time of the shooting. The 19-year-old survived the attack and was reported to be in serious but stable condition after surgery. Pasingda's family has stated that they did not know the other victim.
Philip Pasingda's family had immigrated to the United States in 2005, hoping to find safety and a better life for their children. The sudden and violent death of their son has left them heartbroken and searching for answers. His mother, Ayak Deng, described the frantic and painful experience of rushing to the hospital after learning of the shooting. The family has made public pleas for anyone with information to come forward to assist the police in their investigation.
As of now, the Baltimore County Police Department's investigation into the double shooting is ongoing. Authorities have not yet released information regarding a motive or any potential suspects in the case. No arrests have been made in connection with the death of Philip Pasingda. Homicide detectives are actively seeking information from the public and have asked anyone with knowledge of the crime to contact them. Metro Crime Stoppers is also offering a reward for information that could lead to an arrest in this case.
