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Police Seek Suspect After Man Shot in Baltimore County

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August 30, 2026

TOWSON, Md. — Baltimore County police are searching for a suspect after a man was shot early Saturday morning in the Solar Circle area.

Officers responded to the unit block of Solar Circle, in the 21234 ZIP code, around 4:10 a.m. Aug. 29 after receiving reports of a shooting.

When officers arrived, they found an adult man suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower body. He was taken to an area hospital with injuries that appeared to be non-life-threatening, according to police.

Detectives believe the victim and the suspected shooter knew each other. Police said there is no known threat to the community.

No description of the suspect was released, and police did not provide information about what may have led to the shooting.

Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit are investigating and working to locate the suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Baltimore County police at 410-887-4636 (INFO).

Daniel Smith

Daniel is first year journalism student from Maryland who serves as part time crime beat for Maryland, Delaware, Virginia for Shore News Network. His hobbies and interests are computer science, fishing, and spending summers at the beach. He started with Shore News Network as a journalist intern on August 27, 2026. He hopes to one day work in the industry as a forensic and investigative journalist.