UPDATE: Perry Hall Trespasser Dies After Shooting Self in Head
A shooting occurred on Monday afternoon on Bellfalls Way in the Seven Courts area of Perry Hall.
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UPDATE (June 5, 3:19 p.m.)—A man, who entered a Perry Hall home and shot himself on Monday, died early Tuesday, according to police.
Robert James Blair, 39, entered a home in the unit block of Bellfalls Way on Monday afternoon and suffered a "self-inflicted gunshot wound" to the head, according to Detective Cathy Batton, a Baltimore County police spokeswoman.
At about 12:47 p.m. on June 4, a woman entered her home in the unit block of Bellfalls Way, noticed a man inside, and immediately left the house and called 911, Batton said.
Police have not discovered how Blair entered the home, as there were no signs of forced entry. A court order also restricted the man from entering the property, according to Batton.
When police arrived, they found the man suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The medevac helicopter landed in a nearby field at Seven Courts Drive and Plantagenet Circle and transported the man to the Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, according to Batton.
Blair died at about 1 a.m. on June 5, while being treated in Shock Trauma. His cause of death will be determined by a medical examiner, Batton said.
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UPDATE (June 4, 3:39 p.m.)—A man entered a Perry Hall home without permission and shot himself in the head on Monday, June 4, according to police.
The unidentified victim—a male in his 30s—survived, but was severely wounded, according to Detective Cathy Batton, a Baltimore County police spokeswoman.
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At about 12:47 p.m., a woman entered her home in the unit block of Bellfalls Way and noticed a man had entered the house without her permission. There were no signs of forced entry and the homeowner knew the man. She immediately left the house and called 911, Batton said.
When police arrived, they found the man suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The medevac helicopter landed in a nearby field at Seven Courts Drive and Plantagenet Circle and transported the man to the Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore around 1:30 p.m., according to Batton.
Police are investigating possible charges against the man, she added, but have not yet released his identity.
"It's like unbelievable," said a nearby neighbor, who declined to be identified. "When it happens this close to home, it's like, really?"
The neighbor said she did not hear a gunshot and she had met the victim before, but did not know him personally. She said investigators remained on the scene as of about 2:30 p.m. and were continuing to search for the victim's vehicle.
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michelle
1:50 pm on Monday, June 4, 2012
I saw it flying very low over my house about 5 minutes ago in Cedarside Farms.
MikeyG
1:58 pm on Monday, June 4, 2012
Just passed it...pray for the victim.
Sharon J. Remeikis
2:50 pm on Monday, June 4, 2012
Sad to hear that no one close to this undentified man was able to assist him prior to taking his own life. Whether he was I'll, depressed, and effected by this poor economy or any other reason. Most people don't take people serious or they are just clueless as to what's really going on and how it impacts the victim . There are so many hotlines to help people when they are wanting to commit suicide. I really feel sad to hear this kind of news, I wish that what ever God chooses for him at this point will be. If he were to live, what quality of life would he have? Praying for him as well as his family and friends. On a personal note, check on your neighbors if you know that they be having a difficult times, reaching out to them could help save a life.
Roberta
2:52 pm on Monday, June 4, 2012
That's so sad, God Bless the victim and his Family.
Leah
3:13 pm on Monday, June 4, 2012
He doesn't seem to be dead yet so he hasn't yet "taken his life" and it doesn't even say this was a suicide attempt. It could very easily been something else. I hope he pulls through though.
Emily Kimball
4:02 pm on Monday, June 4, 2012
UPDATE: Man entered Perry Hall home, shot self in head and survived, police said. Police are investigating possible charges against the man. Check Patch for updates - http://patch.com/A-tNbV
DS
4:19 pm on Monday, June 4, 2012
Praying for all involved
Emily Kimball
7:12 pm on Monday, June 4, 2012
Patch has deleted a comment by SBK, which includes information that has not been verified by police. See our terms of use here - http://perryhall.patch.com/terms
Anon
2:31 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
This was my husband. He did not survive
Jean
3:51 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
I have been thinking about you all day today. I am very sorry.
Tim
8:44 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Heartfelt condolences to you and your families. Really no words for something this tragic.
FIFA_archived
8:58 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Tim, I have a letter I received from man in Nigeria. Do you know anything I can do to verify the money he wants me to send him? He promises a big return. I trust him, I think.
Tim
11:40 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
FIFA: Stay classy
FIFA_archived
7:25 am on Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Sometimes, as in these, it is very difficult indeed, so noted.
Mr. Blair, may you rest in peace. The perceived ultimate solution to a problem is almost always not a solution at all. Thanks Red for the info.
Emily Kimball
3:35 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
UPDATE (June 5, 3:19 p.m.)—Police have confirmed the death of the man who illegally entered a Perry Hall home on Monday - http://patch.com/A-tNbV
Becky
3:52 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
I'm so sorry Anon. Praying for you.
FIFA_archived
5:17 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Do we have a name for the decedent? Perhaps Anon can help? I am sure she is grief stricken, so sorry. Sad to see anyone die. A tragedy someone feels the need to die.
Hollice
5:26 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss Anon.
FIFA_archived
5:57 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Hollie, Becky, Anon, as you are new to the Patch, can you help us identify who died?
shells1206
8:42 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
It anons husband. Read the article, its in there
FIFA_archived
8:54 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Shells1206, you are new to the Patch also, what is his name?
Red Dolphin
6:07 am on Wednesday, June 6, 2012
his name was Robert Blair, "starry starry night, paint your pictures blue and gray, look out on a summers day..." Vincent by Don Mclean,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,though I did not know you Robert, may God Bless your soul and those you left behind,,,,,,,,,, its sad. like Sharon R. said "check on your neighbors if you know that they be having a difficult times, reaching out to them could help save a life."
shells1206
10:44 am on Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Where does anyone get that he lived there? It says in the article there was a restraining order so I'm pretty sire he didn't live there. May he rest in ppeace. And yes fifa, I'm new.
FIFA_archived
4:47 pm on Wednesday, June 6, 2012
How does shells know for a fact that "Anon" is the wife posting here an hour after Mr. Blair died?
Anon
5:14 pm on Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Thank you all very much. He did not live there.
Anon
5:18 pm on Wednesday, June 6, 2012
An hour ? He died at hospital 1:45am tuesday morning. I'll post the death certificate if it lends credibility. It doesmt matter if anyone believes I am his wife or not. I was there. I found him. I'm dealing with his family and raising his daughter. I only came here because so many had offered heartfelt sympathy and I was touched.
Bill Howard
3:08 pm on Saturday, June 9, 2012
@ Anon May your grief be cloaked in God's loving embrace. I am sorry that no one could help him before this happened.
To all of those who feel overwhelmed out there, please find someone who can speak with you. Go online if you have to and good people will refer you.
Let us pray for all involved. Peace :(
noneofyourbusiness
7:13 pm on Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Please make no assumptions about this terrible, horrible act. Don't question ANON - if it is his wife, she can post what she likes at whatever time she wants. We deal with things differently. I have known Rob for more than 25 years, this was a total and utter shock to those of us who knew him - we spoke to him just a few weeks ago and all seemed okay. We are totally devastated as I'm sure his wife is. Pray for her and the innocent child left behind.
Tim
12:27 am on Thursday, June 7, 2012
Most definitely in my thoughts. Best wishes to all of you as you try to work through this.
Bill Howard
3:13 pm on Saturday, June 9, 2012
You are so right. This is no joke. It is not political or anything. It's just a tragic story and a family that lost a father.
We must all take a break from our differences and be as human as we can be. I am sad for these people and wish nothing but better days ahead. Peace.
Mike
6:29 pm on Friday, June 8, 2012
I worked with Rob at the library and was deeply sadened when I heard this new. Rob was a wonderful man and will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and the child that he leaves behind.
Sharon J. Remeikis
4:58 pm on Sunday, June 10, 2012
Anon, Mrs. Blair and family our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are so very sorry for your loss as well a the child and all of Robt. Friends. He sounded as if he was well- likeed, a wonderful man. And will be sadly missed. You are now at peace. RIP Robert Blair.
HeartbrokenandLost
12:19 pm on Wednesday, September 19, 2012
He was a WONDERFUL MAN and an EXCEPTIONAL FATHER. It is such a shame that his life was TAKEN from those who "TRUELY" loved him, Even if it was by his own hand. Those of us who KNEW him, "KNEW" that this is not something that he would have done. Surrounding circumstances FORCED his hand. And unfortunately all attempts to help him failed because he thought that this was his ONLY way away from the pain, dissappointment and TORMENT that had become his life. He will be DEEPLY missed by his TRUE friends and his REAL family.
Family friend
2:41 am on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
No one has their hand forced to take their life and leave behind a 5 yr old child- he was lost and confused- between medication, loss of sleep, stalking skills he had shown, and a non supportive immediate family- he made a choice- sadly a child will grow up not knowing her Daddy- NO ONE forced him to leave this baby and pull the trigger ....