Linthicum, Maryland – A fatal workplace shooting at a secure facility near Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport has led to murder charges against a contracted security guard, according to Anne Arundel County police. Authorities say the incident occurred during a meeting between two armed security employees and ended only after a third guard intervened.
Incident Overview
Police have identified the victim as Joseph Keith Aman, 37, of Baltimore, a contracted security worker assigned to the Northrop Grumman facility in Linthicum. The suspect, Dylan Blake Chandler, 26, of Pasadena, has been charged with first-degree murder and second-degree murder in connection with the shooting.
Chandler was taken into custody at the scene and later ordered held without bond, according to court records released by authorities.
Timeline of Events
Officers were dispatched to the Northrop Grumman facility around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday following reports of a shooting inside the building. The location sits near Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and houses sensitive operations related to defense and aerospace work.
Investigators say the shooting occurred inside an office during a scheduled meeting between Aman and Chandler. A third armed security guard was also present at the time.
Details From Police and Court Documents
According to Anne Arundel County Police, the meeting was held to address performance concerns related to Chandler’s job duties. Court documents indicate those issues were “likely to result in Mr. Chandler being reprimanded or terminated.”…