Crime & Safety
Shooting Near Towson Crossing Apartment Homes Under Investigation
Police said an 18-year-old man sustained life-threatening injuries as a result of the shooting near Loch Raven Boulevard.
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — A teen was shot and injured near Towson Sunday night, according to police. Preliminarily, investigators say they believe the shooting was related to a robbery attempt.
Officers were called to the unit block of Dowling Circle before midnight on Sunday, where a man had been shot at least once in the upper body, police said.
The Towson Crossing Apartment Homes is located in the area where the shooting occurred.
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According to police, the 18-year-old man had left his vehicle when two strangers started arguing with him, then got into a struggle and one of the suspects pulled out a handgun and shot him.
Authorities said the two suspects had left the scene before police arrived.
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The shooting victim was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said.
Anyone with information about the shooting may call the Baltimore County Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit at 410-307-2020.
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