Update: Woman Shot in Long Reach Dies

Howard County police are investigating the fatal shooting of a woman in Long Reach Monday evening as a homicide.

Nichole Bernadette McNair, 42, of the 4300 block of Nichols Ave. in Baltimore, was pronounced dead overnight at

Police said they believe McNair worked as a bail bondswoman.

Police found McNair at the 8700 block of Hayshed Lane with multiple gunshot wounds after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting at least one gunshot around 10 p.m., according to a press release.

Police also said there was a car they believe was driven by McNair at the scene that was still running. Investigators do not know why she was in the area, police said.

This is the second recent incidence of violence in Long Reach to make headlines.

In July, 17-year-old Christian Lendell Hall was stabbed multiple times while in his home on the 8700 block of Airybrink Lane at about 10 p.m.

Long Reach High School junior Xavier Trevon Bates, 18, of 9089 Lambskin Lane in Columbia, is charged with first- and second-degree murder and first- and second-degree assault, in the stabbing

Anyone with information should contact police at 410-313-STOP.