Glen Burnie Man Targeted In Fatal Shooting: Police

GLEN BURNIE, MD — Anne Arundel County Police say a man who was shot to death Monday afternoon was targeted in the attack. Investigators are asking for tips from the public that lead to the killer of Prateek Kumar, 19, from the 1100 block of Gumbottom Road in Crownsville.

The shooting was reported just before 4 p.m. in the 300 block of Highland Drive in Glen Burnie. Bystanders were providing first aid to Kumar when police officers arrived. Anne Arundel County Fire Department personnel pronounced the victim dead from his injuries.

Homicide detectives and the Evidence Collection Unit arrived on scene and collected items of evidentiary value. During a canvass of the area several witnesses were interviewed. Kumar's body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, where he cause and manner of death will be determined.

Police ask anyone with information about the shooting to call the Anne Arundel County Homicide Unit at 410-222-4731. If people with information wish to remain anonymous they can also call the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700 or the Metro Crime Stoppers Hotline available 24-hours a day toll free at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

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