Crime & Safety
17-Year-Old Shot In Annapolis, Airlifted To Hospital: Police
A 17-year-old boy was shot in Annapolis, police said. Medics flew him to a hospital. Investigators offered a $2,000 reward for tips.
ANNAPOLIS, MD — A 17-year-old boy was shot Wednesday in Annapolis, city police announced. A press release said medics airlifted him to an unidentified hospital in critical condition.
Officers heard about the shooting in the unit block of Marcs Court around 1 a.m. Authorities said they found the victim suffering from an upper-body gunshot wound.
Police said the suspects drove into the neighborhood, left their vehicle and started firing toward the victim standing outside.
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The suspects drove away after firing several shots, officers said. Authorities have not yet found the suspects. Detectives are still investigating.
The Annapolis Police Department asked anybody with information to call 410-260-3439.
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Tipsters can stay anonymous by contacting the Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland, which is a non-police organization that gathers details from witnesses. Informants can reach the group by dialing 1-866-7LOCKUP, visiting metrocrimestoppers.org or using the P3 Tips mobile application.
The Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland also offered a cash reward of up to $2,000 for information that leads to an arrest or an indictment.
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