Drive-by double shooting in Middle River was targeted, sources say
BALTIMORE -- A drive-by shooting that left two injured Tuesday at a Middle River intersection was targeted, WJZ has learned.
According to a WJZ source, a handgun, tens of thousands of dollars in cash, guns and drugs were found in the victims' SUV, which crashed into a telephone pole at the scene and was found riddled with bullet holes.
The male victim allegedly told police he had just come from the Essex District Court for a traffic violation, and that he noticed the suspect's car prior to the shooting.
WJZ has learned that footage reviewed by police shows the suspect vehicle in the court parking lot, appearing to search for the victim's car.
About 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, detectives were called to the intersection of Compass Road and Martin Boulevard, where they found a 43-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman shot multiple times, police said.
The victims were taken to area hospitals for treatment of multiple gunshot wounds, police said. The victims remain hospitalized.
Video given to WJZ shows what appears to be gunfire coming from a white Toyota Camry hitting a blue Infinity SUV. WJZ has not independently verified the authenticity of that video clip.
A law enforcement source says rounds from a 9mm and .556 rifle were recovered on scene. Baltimore County Police confirmed that at least one automatic weapon was used in the shooting.
"Our detectives are in the process of discovering what actually transpired here and putting the pieces together of what actually happened," Det. Trae Corbin said Tuesday. "Baltimore County Police will work diligently to ascertain the individuals responsible for this and bring them to justice."
An investigation is ongoing in the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 410-307-2020.
Del. Ric Metzgar is hosting a town hall meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. at Victory Villa Baptist Church in Middle River. He called the community "quiet and peaceful" and says county and state officials will "calm the audience" about the shooting.