2 Teens, 2 Men Shot Near Edgewood School In Gang Fight July 4: Harford Sheriff

Updated at 6:30 p.m.

EDGEWOOD, MD — Two teenagers and two men were shot blocks away from Edgewood Elementary School on the afternoon of the Fourth of July in what authorities now say was tied to gangs. Harford County sheriff's deputies were called to the 600 block of Harr Park Court around 4:12 p.m. Tuesday for a reported shooting.

Four people were found with non-fatal injuries, including Rayvon Perry, 21, of Aberdeen, who was found near Royal Farms with a gunshot wound to his lower body. He was taken to the hospital for treatment, according to the sheriff's office.

Deputies identified the other three wounded in the shooting as Cameron Ward, 21, of Edgewood, and two 17-year-old boys. All three went to the hospital on their own for medical attention for their gunshot wounds, the sheriff's office said.

Investigators said a group had gathered in the 600 block of Harr Park Court and a fight broke out. Multiple gunshots were fired and the crowd dispersed.

The sheriff's office said the motive of the shootings is unknown, but it is believed that the victims and suspect(s) were known to each other and all victims were active gang members or associates.

Anyone with information is asked to call the county sheriff's office's tipline at 410-836-7788.