Crime & Safety
Annapolis Minor Accidentally Shoots Himself In Leg: Police
An Annapolis minor accidentally shot himself in the leg, police said. Officers expect him to survive, but they are still investigating.
ANNAPOLIS, MD — An Annapolis minor accidentally shot himself in the leg, police announced Saturday. Officers expect him to survive, but they are still investigating the incident.
A news release explained that the accident happened near Bens Drive. Police noted that they responded to an unnamed hospital around 3:08 a.m. Saturday when they heard word of the shooting.
Officers did not mention who owns the gun, how the victim got access to it nor how old the minor is.
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Authorities offered a cash reward of up to $2,000 for details that lead to an arrest or an indictment.
The Annapolis Police Department asked anybody with information to call 410-260-3439. Tipsters can stay anonymous by dialing 1-866-7LOCKUP.
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