Crime & Safety

Shooting in Reisterstown Was Targeted, Police Say

The Baltimore County Police Department said a reward of up to $2,000 was offered for information about the suspects.

Police are investigating a shooting that injured a man in Reisterstown Friday afternoon, according to the Baltimore County Police Department.

At 2:56 p.m., first responders were called to a home in the 200 block of Parkholme Circle for a reported shooting and officers found a man with a single gunshot wound to his upper body, police said.

The victim was taken to an area hospital, where he was treated for injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening, according to the report.

Preliminary investigation indicated that multiple individuals came into the victim's home through the front door, which was unlocked, and got into a confrontation during which the man was shot; then the suspects left the home, police said.

According to police, the victim was targeted.

Information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of a suspect may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000. 

Anyone with information may contact the Baltimore County Police Department at 410-307-2020. Tips may also go to Metro Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-866-7LOCKUP, via text to "CRIMES" (274637) with a message starting with "MCS" then your tip or by sending information online.

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