Man Shot in Catonsville, Suspects at Large: Police

CATONSVILLE, MD — Officials are investigating a nonfatal shooting that occurred Tuesday near a busy intersection off US 40 in Catonsville.

A 23-year-old man was in critical condition after he was shot in a wooded area near North Rolling at Geipe roads, police said. The victim appeared to have been targeted, officials reported.

At 3:50 p.m., authorities responded to the area for a report of a shooting once the victim's friend heard gunshots. They found a man shot in the upper body, police said.

Several suspects were seen leaving the area, and they remained at large Tuesday night, according to the Baltimore County Police Department, which was investigating.

Anyone with information may contact the Baltimore County Police Department at 410-307-2020 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

Tips to the Metro Crime Stoppers hotline leading to the arrest and/or indictment of a suspect for a felony crime may qualify for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Metro Crime Stoppers is also available by texting "MCS" plus the tip to CRIMES (274637) or by submitting an anonymous tip online.

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