Towson, MD — A Baltimore County employee suffered a gunshot graze wound early Saturday after a suspect opened fire during an armed robbery on Loch Raven Boulevard, according to Baltimore County Police.
Officers responded around 2 a.m. to the 8500 block of Loch Raven Boulevard in Towson after receiving reports of an armed robbery, police said. When officers arrived, they found an adult male employee injured in the abdomen area following the confrontation.
Investigators said the suspect discharged a firearm during the robbery, grazing the victim in the upper body before fleeing the scene.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital and is expected to survive, according to Baltimore County Police.
Gunfire Escalated Overnight Robbery
Detectives said the shooting happened during the course of the robbery, though police have not released details about the business involved or what property may have been taken.
The victim’s injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
Police have not publicly identified the suspect or released a description as investigators continue working to determine who was responsible for the shooting.
The robbery unfolded in the early morning hours along a heavily traveled section of Loch Raven Boulevard in Towson.
Key Points
• Baltimore County Police are investigating an armed robbery that turned into a shooting in Towson
• An employee suffered a non-life-threatening graze wound after the suspect fired a gun
• Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact investigators
Detectives Seek Public’s Help
Baltimore County Police said detectives continue actively investigating the robbery and shooting.
Authorities urged anyone with information about the incident, suspicious activity in the area, or possible surveillance footage to contact investigators at 410-887-4636.
Police did not say whether the suspect remained armed or whether investigators believe the robbery was targeted.
No arrests had been announced as of Saturday afternoon.
Investigation Remains Ongoing
The shooting adds to a series of violent overnight incidents that police agencies across the region have investigated in recent weeks.
Detectives are continuing to review evidence and gather witness statements from the scene on Loch Raven Boulevard.