TOWSON, Md. — Baltimore County police are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 16-year-old on Sunday afternoon in Pikesville. Officers from the Pikesville Precinct responded to a reported shooting in the 1700 block of Reisterstown Road at approximately 2:05 p.m., according to authorities.
Upon arrival, officers found the teenage victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital but was later pronounced dead, police said in a statement on Monday.
Investigators believe the incident to be isolated, involving individuals who were acquainted with one another, though further details on a possible motive or suspect have not been released. Detectives from the Homicide Unit are actively working on the case and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The department has asked the public to contact investigators at 410-307-2020 if they have any information that could aid the investigation.