Officers Launch Investigation into Shooting of Juvenile in Northern District

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On Aug. 2, at approximately 10:40 p.m., Northern District patrol officers with the Baltimore Police Department responded to the 2800 block of Oswego Avenue to investigate a reported shooting.

Once at the location, officers located a 14-year-old female victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the right leg. The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was shot while walking on the 4300 block of Reisterstown Road.

Northern District Shooting detectives responded to the scene and assumed control of the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Northern District shooting detectives at 410-396-2455.

Those who wish to remain anonymous can utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP or submit an online text tip to Metro Crime Stoppers by visiting the MCS website.