Baltimore County Police: 17-YEAR OLD INJURED IN WOODLAWN SHOOTING

Press release from the Baltimore County Police Department:

May 11, 2021

ORIGINAL (May 11, 2021 11:38 a.m.):

Baltimore County Police detectives are investigating a shooting early Sunday morning in the 8500 block of Liberty Road. Officers from the Woodlawn Precinct responded to the scene and located a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Liberty Road near Old Court Road. Officers located a juvenile male victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper body near the scene. The male was transported to an area hospital and is expected to survive.

A preliminary investigation revealed the juvenile male was shot while inside of a 2006 Dodge Charger. The driver of the Dodge accelerated into oncoming traffic when it was struck by a Ford fusion. The driver of the Dodge and Ford were not injured.

While this case remains under investigation, detectives believe this was a targeted attack.

Anyone who may have information about this shooting is asked to call 410-307-2020.

Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Reward Offered

Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland, an organization that is separate from the Baltimore County Police Department and Baltimore County Government, offers rewards of up to $2,000 for information that leads to the arrest and charges in connection with felony offenses.

Anonymous tips can be sent to Metro Crime Stoppers by phone, online or via mobile app.

Phone: 1-866-7LOCKUP

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