Crime & Safety

Man Shot In Face With Suspected BB Gun: Police

A man walking in Glen Burnie was shot in the face by a suspect wielding a BB gun who was riding in a car passing by.

GLEN BURNIE, MD — A man walking in the area of 7495 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard reported being shot in the face Tuesday at approximately 6:40 p.m. The man told police he believed the weapon was a BB gun. The shooting happened when he was waiting to cross the street as a black Nissan slowed down next to him.

The shooter was sitting on the passenger side of the vehicle, pointed the BB gun at him and fired. The vehicle then left, according to a police report. The victim declined treatment. Officers are searching for the shooter and driver.

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