A juvenile was shot in the leg in a Frederick alley Monday evening, and police have since arrested two other juveniles in connection with the attack. The injured teen was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while the two suspects now face juvenile complaints alleging first- and second-degree assault.
Officers Responded to Klineharts Alley
Frederick police officers responded to a shooting in the 500 block of Klineharts Alley on November 2, according to FOX 5 DC. The Frederick News-Post reports the dispatch went out at approximately 5:48 p.m. as a shooting requiring advanced life support.
The News-Post reported that a juvenile male was shot in the leg Monday evening, and that police said two suspects were believed to have been involved in the shooting. That account did not specify the extent of the victim's injuries, but the station's report said the injured juvenile was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Juvenile Complaints Filed, Case Referred to State
Frederick police identified two juveniles believed to be involved in the shooting, and both were taken into custody in connection with the incident, per the FOX 5 DC report. Juvenile complaints against both suspects allege first- and second-degree assault, and police referred those complaints to the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, according to the outlet's account.
Under the state process, a youth can be referred to that department by a court, by law enforcement, or through a community referral, according to the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services. Frederick police have not released additional details about the suspects, and the identities and ages of those involved have not been disclosed in the reporting reviewed for this story.
Investigation Remains Open
Frederick police said the investigation is ongoing and asked anyone with information to contact the department, according to the FOX 5 DC report. No further details about a motive or the relationship between those involved have been released as the case continues to develop.
