BALTIMORE, MD – A male teen suffered a gunshot wound near the playground area of Edmondson Heights Elementary School, triggering a police investigation.
Officers from the Woodlawn Precinct of the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the scene at approximately 3:40 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24. Upon arrival, they found the wounded teen in the general vicinity of the school. The victim was promptly transported to a local hospital and remains in stable condition.
The incident has led to heightened security measures.
Parents of students at Edmondson Heights Elementary can expect increased police presence at the school in the coming days. The precaution comes as detectives continue their investigation into the circumstances of the shooting.
This is a developing story. Further details will be updated as information becomes available.