SEVERN, MD – A 22-year-old man who met with an unknown individual to purchase marijuana ended up getting shot twice after the deal went bad.
According to police, on Sunday, at around 10 pm, the two met in the 8200 block of Consett Court in Severn. Upon their arrival, officers located the 22-year-old victim with multiple gunshot wounds.
“A 22-year-old male met with a male suspect with the intent of purchasing marijuana from him. After payment, the suspect refused to turn over the marijuana,” police said in a statement today. “The suspect then drew a handgun and fired multiple rounds at the victim, striking him multiple times.”
The victim fled the scene and was located by officers who found him to be in possession of a 9mm handgun.
“Evidence on scene indicates there may have been a second shooting suspect,” police said. “The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.”
Police discovered multiple shots had also struck nearby vehicles. Police suspect a second shooter was involved in the incident. Neither suspect was located. They were described as two black males wearing dark clothing.