A suspect is now in custody related to the double shooting event that occurred over the weekend in Dundalk. The incident took place on Church Road around 9:55 pm on Saturday, resulting in two men being hospitalized: a 44-year-old with a gunshot to the hand and a 51-year-old also sustaining gunshot injuries. Baltimore County Police were quick to respond to the scene of the crime.
Following the event, an investigation revealed that the shooting stemmed from an argument between the two men; however, the suspect in question has not been identified publicly as detectives have discovered details during the probe that warrant discretion at this time, "Detectives are hesitant to identify the victim precisely right now because of some details learned during the investigation," as stated in a release acquired by Fox Baltimore. The 51-year-old man was subsequently released after treatment, while the 44-year-old remains receiving care in the hospital, yet the authorities have assured there is no ongoing threat to the community.
WMAR 2 News reported that Baltimore County Police are soliciting any information related to this case, urging individuals with insights to contact them at 410-887-4636 (INFO), and Metro Crime Stoppers are offering anonymity and a cash reward of up to $2,000 for tips leading to an arrest and charges filed, which could be submitted via their hotline at 1-866-7LOCKUP or through the Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland website.
Residents who might harbor further details about the shooting have additional avenues to dispatch what they know, including via the Baltimore County Police Department’s iWATCH program with an interface provided on their website.
