Man shot and killed outside Laurel apartment building

Man shot and killed outside Laurel apartment building

LAUREL, MD – Howard County police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred around 1:30 p.m. today, March 30, in the 9000 block of Stebbing Way in Laurel.

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Multiple callers reported hearing gunshots and seeing a male victim lying on the ground outside of an apartment complex. Police responded and located the victim with a gunshot wound to the torso. He was taken to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center where he was pronounced dead.

He has not yet been identified.A witness reported seeing someone running in the area, but it is unclear if that person was an involved party. A confirmed description is not available. Police are increasing patrols in the area on foot, on bikes, with K9, and in patrol vehicles. Anyone who has any information should call 911.