Crime & Safety
Severn Man Shot in Leg: Police
A Severn man was shot about 4:30 a.m. Monday on Richfield Drive, say police, who are searching for suspects.
Severn, MD — A man was shot in the leg early Monday morning while walking near Pioneer Drive and Arwell Court in Severn, authorities say.
Anne Arundel County Police officers met with the 30-year-old male victim at Laurel Regional Hospital.
The man said that about 4:30 a.m. he was walking when three people approached him. One of the suspects took out a handgun, shot the Severn man in the leg, then fled on foot. The injured man went to a family member’s house nearby and was driven by family to the Laurel hospital.
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Additional officers responded to the area of Pioneer Drive and located a possible crime scene on Richfield Drive. Detectives are still interviewing the victim and searching the area for witnesses.
Police ask anyone with tips or information to contact Detective D. Pamer or Detective F. Bilbrey at the Western District police station at 410-222-6155.
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