Victim Targeted In Nonfatal Shooting Near Woodlawn: Police

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD - A man was shot and injured Monday afternoon in what police said is believed to be a targeted shooting. The incident took place south of Woodlawn.

At 2:58 p.m., the victim was standing in the vestibule of an apartment building in the 5900 block of Franklin Avenue when he was shot multiple times in the upper and lower body, Baltimore County police said.

He was taken to an area hospital for treatment, according to officials.

The suspect, whose identity is not known, left the scene, and authorities are asking the public for information. The Baltimore County Police Department's violent crimes division is investigating the case.

Anyone with information about the shooting may contact the Baltimore County Police Department at 410-307-2020 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

Metro Crime Stoppers is not related to Baltimore County police or government. Tips to the Metro Crime Stoppers hotline leading to the arrest and/or indictment of a suspect for a felony crime may qualify for a cash reward of up to $2,000. Metro Crime Stoppers is also available by texting "MCS" plus the tip to CRIMES (274637) or by submitting an anonymous tip online.