Parking Lot Shooting In Middle River Under Investigation

MIDDLE RIVER, MD — A man was shot and injured on Carroll Island Road Monday night. Authorities say they believe the victim was targeted but are asking the public for information to help identify a suspect.

At 8:56 p.m., police responded to the 100 block of Carroll Island Road for a report of someone shot. Officers said they found a 33-year-old man shot in the lower body who was lying in a parking lot. The suspect had left the scene, police said.

The victim was taken to a local hospital, where he is expected to survive his injuries, police said on Tuesday.

Officials believe the victim was targeted but continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Anyone with information about the shooting 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, which is separate from the police department, is also available by texting "MCS" plus the tip to CRIMES (274637) or by submitting an anonymous tip online.

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