Fatal Shooting In Glen Burnie Claims 27-Year-Old Man, Detectives Seek Tips: Police

GLEN BURNIE, MD — A man died after he was shot Wednesday in Glen Burnie, county police said.

Officers identified the victim as 27-year-old Matthew Anthony Ponder of Glen Burnie.

Authorities heard about the shooting in the 400 block of M Street North East around 2:30 a.m. Police said they found the victim inside a home suffering from gunshot wounds.

First responders could not save the victim and they pronounced him dead on the scene, a press release said.

Officers said they searched the area for evidence and witnesses, but they did not find a suspect.

Authorities believe this was a targeted shooting, not a random act of violence. Investigators do not think there are any ongoing threats to the public.

Homicide detectives are still investigating.

The Anne Arundel County Police Department asked anybody with information to call 410-222-4731. Tipsters can stay anonymous by dialing 410-222-4700.

Informants can also anonymously contact the Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland, which is a non-police organization that collects tips and shares them with detectives. The Metro Crime Stoppers are available at 1-866-7LOCKUP, on metrocrimestoppers.org or through the P3 Tips mobile application.