Essex, MD – A juvenile male was shot Sunday outside a business on Eastern Boulevard in Essex, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Baltimore County Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit.
According to police, officers initially responded to a call for an assault at a business in the 1700 block of Eastern Blvd, 21221. While on the scene, officers received a second call reporting that someone had been shot nearby.
Police soon located a male juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound just a short distance away from the business. Emergency medical personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital for treatment. His condition was not immediately disclosed.
The suspect in the shooting remained on the scene and was taken into custody by responding officers. Authorities have not released the suspect’s identity or any potential charges at this time.
Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. As of Sunday evening, no motive or additional details had been shared.
Baltimore County Police are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to contact investigators at (410) 887-4636 (INFO).
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