GLEN BURNIE, MD – On Sunday, at approximately 3:00 a.m. officers were conducting foot patrol in the area of the Elvaton Towne community in Glen Burnie when they heard what sounded like a fight coming from the end of the court.
“While approaching, the officers heard what they believed to be a single gunshot coming from inside a residence. While investigating, the officers were notified of a shooting victim in the area of Williamstown Drive,” police said. “The male reported he was walking along an unfamiliar path when hear heard an argument followed by a gunshot. He realized he had been struck by a projectile as he was running away from the fight.”
The male was transported to an area hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.
A search warrant was executed at the residence on Hardmoore Court resulting in the recovery of a stolen Walther PPK 9mm Handgun and multiple rounds of 9mm and .40 caliber ammunition.
Eastern District detectives are investigating and ask anyone with information to contact 410-222-6145 or the Tip Line at 410-222-4700.