One man shot, found in wrecked car in Essex, police say
BALTIMORE -- Baltimore County Police are investigating a shooting that injured one person in Essex early Sunday morning, according to authorities.
County officers found the gunshot victim when they were responding to a report of a shooting in the 900 block of Holgate Drive a few minutes after midnight, police said.
They had also been responding to a report of a crash in the area of Sugarwood Circle and Hartland Road, according to authorities.
The gunshot victim was inside a vehicle damaged by a collision impact, police said.
At this point, county officers believe that both incidents are related, according to authorities.
The Baltimore County Department Violent Crimes Unit is investigating whether the shooter intentionally targeted the gunshot victim or the vehicle that they were traveling in, police said.
Anyone with information about the shooting should call the Baltimore County Police Department at 410-307-2020.
Anonymous tipsters can call Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland at 1-866-7LOCKUP.