Crime & Safety

Minor Shot In Pasadena, Officers Search For Suspect: Police

A 16-year-old was shot in Pasadena, police said. Officers expect him to survive, but they need help finding the suspect.

The Anne Arundel County Police Department said a 16-year-old male was shot last Friday in Pasadena. Authorities expect him to survive.
The Anne Arundel County Police Department said a 16-year-old male was shot last Friday in Pasadena. Authorities expect him to survive. (Jacob Baumgart/Patch)

PASADENA, MD — Police said a 16-year-old male was shot last Friday in Pasadena. Officers expect him to survive.

Authorities noted they found the victim suffering from upper-body gunshot wounds around 9:02 p.m. Medics took him to an unnamed hospital, an incident report added.

Officials explained they searched the area but could not find the shooter. Investigators think this was a targeted, not random, act of violence. The Anne Arundel County Police Department stated it will give more details as they become available.

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Detectives asked anybody with information to call 410-222-6135. Tipsters can stay anonymous by dialing 410-222-4700.


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