Crime & Safety

Perry Hall Shooting Leads to Attempted Murder Charge

Police said the man suspected in last month's shooting on Forge Road knew his victim.

Perry Hall, MD — A man has been charged with attempted murder in last month's shooting on Forge Road; police say the suspect and victim were acquaintances.

Gregory Nealy, 27, of the 1500 block of Charlestown Court in Harford County, is charged with attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault and using a firearm to commit a felony, according to officials.

Police allege that at 11:16 p.m. on May 29, Nealy approached the 32-year-old victim, who was sitting in a vehicle in the 5000 block of Forge Road, and shot him several times.

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The victim was taken to an area hospital in serious condition, with gunshot wounds to the upper and lower body, police said. The suspect left the scene of the shooting.

Police told Patch Monday that the condition of the victim was unknown, and there was no motive for the shooting.

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Related: 32-Year-Old Man Shot on Forge Road, Police Say

Court records show Nealy was booked on June 7. He is being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center without bail, according to police.

Nealy has a preliminary hearing in Baltimore County District Court on July 1.

Pictured, booking photo of Gregory Nealy. Photo Credit: Baltimore County Police Department.

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