Crime & Safety

Parkville Shooting Injures 1, Police Say

A man shot outside in Parkville Sunday night was believed to have been targeted, Baltimore County police reported.

PARKVILLE, MD — A man was injured in a drive-by shooting in the Ashlar Hill neighborhood Sunday night, according to the Baltimore County Police Department.

Authorities were notified after multiple shots were fired from a moving vehicle around 8:30 p.m. in the unit block of Morrislea Court.

The victim, a man shot in the abdomen, was believed to be the intended target, officials reported.

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He went to a local emergency room for treatment and is expected to survive his injuries, according to police.

Anyone with information may contact the Baltimore County Police Department at 410-307-2020 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP. Metro Crime Stoppers is also available by texting "MCS" plus the tip to CRIMES (274637) or by submitting an anonymous tip online.

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