Dundalk, MD – Police are investigating a shooting reported Wednesday night near a residential area in Dundalk, leaving a teenager injured and prompting detectives to ask the public for information.
According to the Baltimore County Police Department, officers from the Dundalk Precinct responded around 7:25 p.m. Wednesday to a reported shots fired call in the area of Maple Lane and Carver Road, located in the 21222 ZIP code. While officers were on scene, police were notified that a 17-year-old had walked into a local hospital suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Authorities said the teen’s injuries were consistent with the shooting reported in the Maple Lane area. No arrests have been announced, and police have not released information about possible suspects or a motive.
The Baltimore County Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation. Detectives are working to determine what led up to the shooting and whether additional individuals were involved, according to police.
Residents in the Dundalk area, which is part of eastern Baltimore County near the Baltimore metro area, may notice an increased police presence as the investigation continues. Officers are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has surveillance footage from the area around the time of the shooting to come forward.
Police urge anyone with information related to the case to contact Baltimore County Police at 410-887-4636. Tips can also be provided anonymously through Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland by calling 1-866-756-2587 (7LOCKUP) or submitting information online. Authorities say tips submitted through Crime Stoppers may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
Investigators emphasized that even small details could help advance the case.
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