Crime, Police/Fire

Fatal afternoon shooting in Baltimore County leaves 16-year-old dead

ARBUTUS, MD—A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot on Sunday afternoon in Baltimore County, according to the police.

The shooting occurred around 2:10 p.m. in the 4000-block of Alan Drive (21229) in Wilkens.

Police say when officers arrived at the scene, they found a 16-year-old boy who had been shot at least once.

The boy was pronounced dead at the scene, according to authorities.

The Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit is investigating this fatal shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact 410-887-4636. Metro Crime Stoppers (1-866-756-2587) also accepts anonymous tips. Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland may pay up to $2,000 for information provided by phone or online.

This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.

Photo via Baltimore County Police Department



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