In Loving Memory of Chariyah Woods (2001–2025) A Beautiful Soul Gone Too Soon
The Baltimore County community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of 24-year-old Chariyah Woods, who tragically lost her life following a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, November 9, 2025, in the 200 block of Pittston Circle in Owings Mills, Maryland (21117).
According to the Baltimore County Police Department, officers from the Franklin Precinct responded to reports of gunfire around 1:50 a.m. When they arrived at the scene, they found both an adult male and female suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency medics transported both victims to nearby hospitals for urgent medical treatment, but despite their best efforts, Chariyah did not survive. She was later pronounced deceased, and her body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, where an autopsy will determine the official cause and manner of her death.
Police confirm that homicide detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, calling it a suspicious death. The details remain limited as authorities continue to gather evidence, conduct interviews, and determine what led to this senseless act of violence.
While investigators search for answers, family members and friends are left grappling with unimaginable grief over the loss of a young woman whose life was filled with promise, love, and light. Chariyah Woods was just 24 years old — a vibrant, kind, and caring soul who had so much ahead of her. She was known for her infectious smile, her joyful energy, and her ability to make everyone around her feel seen and loved. Those who knew her best say she had a heart that radiated warmth, always willing to help others and always spreading positivity wherever she went.
Her passing has left an unfillable void in the lives of her family, friends, and the wider Towson and Baltimore communities. Chariyah’s loved ones describe her as a devoted daughter, a loyal friend, and a bright spirit who brought laughter and light even in the darkest of times. She loved deeply, cared endlessly, and lived with a quiet strength that inspired those around her.
Now, as the investigation continues, her family is calling for justice and answers. They hope that anyone with information will come forward to help bring clarity to the events that led to Chariyah’s untimely death. The Baltimore County Police Department continues to urge anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact detectives or leave an anonymous tip through Metro Crime Stoppers.
For those who knew her, the pain of losing Chariyah is immeasurable — but amid the sorrow, there is also a collective effort to celebrate her life. Candlelight vigils, heartfelt tributes, and outpourings of love have begun to fill social media, honoring the young woman whose beauty, kindness, and compassion touched so many.
Though her time on Earth was far too short, Chariyah’s legacy will live on through the love she shared and the memories she created. Her life reminds us all to hold our loved ones close, to cherish every moment, and to never take a single day for granted.
Rest in peace, Chariyah Woods.
Gone too soon, but forever loved — your light will never fade, and your memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew you.
