Crime & Safety
Shots Fired In Severn, Police Find Damaged Cars And Homes: Report
A victim was shot at in Severn, police said. Officers noted that they found damaged vehicles and homes near the crime scene.
SEVERN, MD — Police said a victim was shot at multiples times in Severn on July 12. Officers noted that they heard word of shots fired around 12:36 p.m. in the 1800 block of Dove Court.
Authorities explained that they discovered a parked vehicle with bullet holes in the passenger's door and window. Officials added that they also spotted:
- Two other parked vehicles and three homes that were damaged
- A bag of marijuana
- A handgun
Police indicated that they searched the area but could not find the unknown suspect, who fled on foot. The uninjured victim ran inside a home after the shooting, an incident report informed.
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Officers think this was a targeted, not random, act of violence.
The Anne Arundel County Police Department asked anybody with information to call (410) 222-6155. Tipsters can stay anonymous by dialing (410) 222-4700.
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