62° and Clear
Image
Credit: Elizabeth Janney/ Patch
6-08-2023 11:14am
Teen Suspect Charged As Adult In Aberdeen Shooting: Police Seek Additional Information
Van Fisher
Editor
HAVRE DE GRACE - The Aberdeen Police Department has arrested a 15-year-old suspect in relation to the tragic shooting of a young woman in Aberdeen on Wednesday.
According to the police, officers responded to Hanover Street following reports of a shooting around 8:35 a.m. on Wednesday. Upon their arrival, a 19-year-old female was found lying on the ground, suffering from a gunshot wound.
The wounded young woman was immediately transported to a trauma center in Baltimore, MD, where she remains in critical condition.
Police said that the alleged suspect, a 15-year-old male, was apprehended after fleeing the scene on foot to Valley Bottom Road.
According to police, the department's Criminal Investigations Unit took over the investigation and, after careful examination, concluded that the teen suspect had also attempted to shoot another female at the same location.
Fortunately, she escaped the incident uninjured. The victims involved in the incident are related to the suspect, police added.
The police have revealed that, after consultation with the Harford County State's Attorney, the juvenile suspect is now facing multiple charges as an adult. These include Attempted 1st and 2nd Degree Murder, 1st and 2nd Degree Assault, Reckless Endangerment, and several weapons-related charges.
The investigation is ongoing. The Aberdeen Police Department is asking anyone with additional information to step forward and contact Det./Cpl. Shoffstall at (410) 272-2121.
More News from Havre de Grace
- Cassilly Urges Review Of Councilman's Eligibility Amid Sheriff's Deputy Appointment The Harford County Executive is calling on the county council to remove Aaron Penman due to his position as a sheriff's deputy - echoing previous conflicts with Jacob Bennett.
- Kachina, Maryland's Leading K9 Arson Detective, Bids Farewell After Stellar Eight-Year Career The ten-year-old black lab will conclude her service with a list of accomplishments rivaling any top detective.
