CAMBRIDGE, MD – A 19-year-old male gunshot victim is recovering today after a being shot early Monday morning.
At around 3:25 am, officers from the Cambridge Police Department responded to two locations regarding a potential shooting incident.
They first went to the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Cambridge and found a 19-year-old male victim with a single gunshot wound on his left side. The victim received medical treatment at UMSMC before being transported by ground to the University of Maryland in Baltimore.
Further investigation by CPD officers and detectives revealed that the victim had contacted a family member, informing them of being shot. Subsequently, the victim made his way to a residence on the 600 block of Greenwood Ave, where the family member arrived and transported him to the hospital.
CPD officers and detectives traced the incident to the 900 block of Camelia St.
A Search and Seizure Warrant for a residence in the 900 block of Camelia St was obtained by CPD detectives. The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office S.T.A.R. Team executed the warrant, but no individuals were found inside the residence. However, CPD detectives discovered evidence related to the shooting incident during their search.
The shooting victim is currently in stable condition, and the investigation is ongoing. The Cambridge Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance and encourages anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Anonymous tips are welcome, and individuals can contact the CPD Criminal Investigation Division at 410-228-3333.