Man Sought In Handgun Assault On Youth In Store: Police

GLEN BURNIE, MD — A man with a handgun is accused of assaulting a juvenile after an argument in the Soda Pop Shop in Glen Burnie, said Anne Arundel County police, who are searching for the suspect.

Officers were called to the business in the 300 block of Hospital Drive about 6:20 p.m. Saturday, a police news release said. An argument between an adult male customer and juveniles inside the store escalated when police said the man pointed a handgun at the youths and assaulted one victim with the weapon.

The suspect fled on foot and was last seen walking in the 1800 block of Crain Highway South.

Detectives ask anyone with information on the whereabouts or identity of the suspect to call 410-222-3502. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may call the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700.

At the time of the assault, the suspect was wearing a black hat, black glasses, a brown trench coat, black pants, and black shoes.