Crime & Safety

Shots Fired At Dirt Bike Rider In Lothian: Police

A teen was riding his dirt bike in Lothian when a passenger in a car jumped out and fired shots at the rider, police said.

LOTHIAN, MD — A teen was riding his dirt bike in Lothian when a passenger in a car jumped out and fired shots at the rider, police said.

The confrontation happened about 4:30 p.m. Friday near Berkley Court and Sands Road, according to Anne Arundel County Police.

The 18-year-old victim told police he was riding his dirt bike when a car pulled in front of him, causing him to stop. A passenger got out of the vehicle and shot at him, the teen told officers.

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The victim fled on foot and the dirt bike was stolen by the attackers.

There were no injuries reported, a police news release said.

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Detectives reported finding evidence of shots fired at the scene.

The suspects are described as four males wearing face masks and driving a dark-colored large sedan.

Police ask anyone with any information to call 410-222-1960 or the TipLine at 410-222-4700.

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