On the evening of July 7, 2026, nine-year-old Steve Allen and his 15-year-old sister Giovanna Myrie were found shot and killed inside their home in the 6100 block of Talles Road in the Gwynn Oak neighborhood of Baltimore County. The children’s parents discovered them and called police at about 7:20 p.m.; officers pronounced both deceased at the scene. Giovanna attended Western High School and neighbors said the family had moved into the area just a few months earlier — a moon bounce from a recent children’s party remained in the yard.

Baltimore County Police describe the shootings as an isolated incident and say the investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been announced, no motive has been released, and authorities have not specified the type of weapon or whether one was recovered. Patrols in the neighborhood have increased and a cash reward is being offered for tips that lead to an arrest.

If anyone saw anything unusual around Talles Road on the evening of July 7 or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.