BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. — A firearm was discharged during a group assault involving juveniles Wednesday evening in the 100 block of Carroll Island Road, according to the Baltimore County Police Department.
Officers from Precinct 11-Essex responded around 5:30 p.m. to reports of shots fired. Detectives determined that the firearm was used during a physical altercation involving a group of juveniles.
Two individuals sustained minor injuries. One was assaulted and injured in the upper body, while another received a minor injury to a lower extremity. Investigators have not yet confirmed whether the second injury resulted from a bullet graze or flying debris.
Seven juveniles, ranging in age from 12 to 15, were detained following the incident. Police said the search continues for additional juveniles believed to have been involved.
“The investigation remains ongoing,” according to the department.