The Linthicum and greater Baltimore communities are mourning the tragic and untimely loss of Joseph Keith Aman, a 37-year-old security professional whose life was taken in a fatal workplace shooting near Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. His death has left family members, friends, colleagues, and all who knew him struggling to comprehend a loss that occurred far too suddenly.
Joseph Aman was killed while performing his duties at a security facility on Aviation Boulevard, a place where professionalism and vigilance are expected to ensure safety. That such violence occurred in a setting dedicated to protection makes this tragedy all the more heartbreaking. According to authorities, the incident arose from a dispute between contracted security guards and escalated into gunfire, ending Joseph’s life at the scene. His passing is a solemn reminder of how quickly conflict can turn irreversible.
Those who knew Joseph remember him not as a headline or statistic, but as a person—someone who showed up to work, carried responsibility, and played a role in safeguarding others. His life mattered deeply, and his absence leaves a void that cannot be filled. Our hearts go out to his loved ones, who now face unimaginable grief and the painful task of moving forward without him.
We extend our deepest condolences to Joseph’s family, friends, and coworkers during this time of profound sorrow. No words can truly ease the pain of losing a loved one to violence, but it is our hope that compassion, community support, and remembrance will offer some measure of comfort in the days ahead.
We also acknowledge the courage of the responding officers and the third security guard whose intervention prevented further loss of life. As law enforcement continues its investigation, the community looks toward accountability, understanding, and the prevention of future tragedies.
May Joseph Keith Aman be remembered for his life, not the circumstances of his death. May his loved ones find strength in shared memories, and may peace and healing come with time. In honoring Joseph, we recommit ourselves to empathy, conflict resolution, and the value of every human life.