BROOKLYN PARK, MD – A shooting outside a Brooklyn shopping mall Sunday evening is being investigated by the Anne Arundel County Police Department. The shooting at the Brooklyn Park Plaza left a woman and a dog with gunshot wounds.
Both are recovering.
At around 6 pm, a group of people was standing near Mcdonald’s on Ritchie Highway when an unknown suspect wearing dark clothing shot at the group.
The woman and dog were both struck in the leg. Two nearby parked vehicles were also struck during the shooting.
The woman was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The dog is now recovering after being treated by a veterinarian.
The suspect is of unknown race and unknown gender and was last seen wearing a gray jacket, blue hooded sweatshirt underneath, and black pants, armed with an unknown firearm.
Northern District detectives are investigating the incident and ask that anyone with information contact them at (410) 222-6135 or the Anne Arundel County Police Tip-Line (410) 222-4700.