Baltimore County Police are currently investigating a shooting that claimed the life of a 16-year-old boy last Sunday in the Arbutus area, near the edge of Baltimore City. The incident occurred on the 4000 block of Alan Drive around 2:10 p.m., where the teen was found with at least one gunshot wound and pronounced dead at the scene, according to FOX Baltimore.
Officers from the Wilkens precinct were the first to respond to the distressing scene, as per WMAR2 News, and found the teenage boy whose life was abruptly ended by gunfire. The Baltimore County Police Department (BCoPD) has not released any information regarding potential suspects or circumstances leading up to the shooting. They are urgently appealing to the public for any relevant information.
Detectives asked anyone with information about the case to contact 410-887-4636 and communicate with authorities, emphasizing the community's role in assisting the ongoing investigation. This call to action was echoed in a news release reported by The Baltimore Sun, which further encouraged anyone who can provide anonymous tips to do so through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587, where information could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
