Two minors allegedly involved in Essex shooting arrested, police say
BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore County Police Department has arrested two minors in connection to a shooting in Essex.
# UPDATE Charges are filed following the shooting in Essex on Friday evening. Please see link for additional information: https://t.co/j8mG82aIgj pic.twitter.com/onHrfXJ2Ti
— Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) June 4, 2023
The shooting happened in the 900 block of South Marlyn Avenue around 8:10 p.m. Friday night, police said.
After arriving at the scene, medics transported two minors suffering from gunshot wounds to a local hospital for treatment.
Investigators determined this was an isolated incident that started from a verbal disagreement in front of Sandalwood Elementary School, according to police.
Both minors injured during the shooting have been charged as adults for attempted murder and use of a firearm in a felony crime of violence. They are being held without bond, police said.
This incident remains under investigation, anyone with information about the shooting should is urged to call contact county detectives at 410-307-2020.
Anonymous tipsters can call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587.