TOWSON, MD—Police have filed criminal charges against a man who was shot, then crashed in Towson on Sunday evening.
At just before 7:30 p.m. on February 12, 2023, a Baltimore County police officer who was in the area Towsontown Boulevard and Washington Avenue (21204) heard multiple gunshots and saw a vehicle drive by before crashing.
Officers approached the vehicle and found an adult male driver who had sustained at least one apparent gunshot wound. Medics took the victim to an area hospital for treatment.
Detectives later determined that the victim had been by an unknown suspect at the intersection of Chesapeake Avenue and Washington Avenue.
Despite online reports of two shootings in Towson on Sunday evening, there was only one shooting followed by a crash.
On Monday, Baltimore County detectives filed criminal charges against the victim of the apparent shooting. The defendant has been charged with firearm-related charges, which stem from a weapon detectives discovered inside his vehicle.
Detectives are investigating this case and believe this was a targeted incident. They are asking anyone who may have information about this case to call them at 410-307-2020.
Information may also be provided through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7-LOCKUP.
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