A year ago, nurse and single mother Natasha Renee Harris was shot and killed in a Glen Burnie apartment complex.
On Oct. 29, 2024, police responded to the Snow Cap Court in the Mountain Ridge Apartment Complex just at around 7:40 p.m., where they found 30-year-old Harris on the ground. She was taken to the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, her workplace, where she was later pronounced dead.
In February, police confirmed that the shooting took place at Harris’ parents’ apartment complex. Now, Anne Arundel County Police have confirmed that they have a person of interest in the case; however, they are still seeking additional information or evidence to move the investigation forward.
“Our investigators have found that, over time, relationships and attitudes change, and someone holding on to information, including the person who committed this act, may now wish to come forward and allow this case to move forward, potentially providing some closure for the grieving family,” wrote Marc Limansky of the Anne Arundel County Police Department to the Capital Gazette in an email.
Harris’ colleagues from the medical center organized a moment of silence and a candle lighting ceremony to remember the postpartum nurse on the anniversary of her death.
“I am deeply moved by and supportive of how our team members have chosen to honor the memory and legacy of Natasha Harris, RN. These acts of remembrance reflect the best of who we are — demonstrating our shared values of compassion and excellence, and our mission of always caring for our community,” wrote Kathy McCollum, president of University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, in a statement to the Capital Gazette. “Natasha’s contributions to our patients and our organization are deeply missed. … [H]er impact continues to be felt by all who knew her.”
For her co-workers, Harris’ compassion defined her.
“Natasha Harris, RN, was a phenomenal postpartum nurse whose compassion and dedication touched the lives of so many women, children and families in our care. She had a true heart for service — always giving of herself to others, both inside and outside the hospital,” wrote Kendra Coles, director of women’s & children’s services at the hospital. “Her patients loved being cared for by her and often shared how deeply they felt her kindness and warmth. She will always be remembered as a dedicated nurse, a beloved colleague and a woman whose caring spirit continues to inspire us all.”
The Capital Gazette attempted to reach a family member on Wednesday but was unable to.
Police ask anyone with information to call detectives at 410-222-4731 or leave an anonymous tip via the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700. They can also contact Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP or metrocrimestoppers.org/submit-a-tip.
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