(NORTH EAST, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred overnight in North East, Maryland that may have been the result of road rage.
Shortly after 3 a.m. troopers from the Maryland State Police North East Barrack responded to a report of a shooting in the area of North East Road and Pulaski Highway in North East, Maryland.
According to a preliminary investigation, the victim, a 42-year-old male, was found in the roadway suffering multiple gunshot wounds. A Maryland State Police medevac helicopter transported the victim to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore in stable condition.
Investigators report that while they were on the scene they were contacted by a 33-year-old man who informed them he had shot at someone who he reported was holding a handgun who approached his vehicle following what he said was a road rage incident.
That individual is in custody, but no charges have been filed. Troopers have briefed the State’s Attorney’s Office and will continue to consult with them as the investigation continues regarding potential charges in the case.
The incident remains under investigation.
CONTACT: Brenda Carl, Office of Media Communications, through the HQ duty officer at 410-653-4200
Shortly after 3 a.m. troopers from the Maryland State Police North East Barrack responded to a report of a shooting in the area of North East Road and Pulaski Highway in North East, Maryland.
According to a preliminary investigation, the victim, a 42-year-old male, was found in the roadway suffering multiple gunshot wounds. A Maryland State Police medevac helicopter transported the victim to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore in stable condition.
Investigators report that while they were on the scene they were contacted by a 33-year-old man who informed them he had shot at someone who he reported was holding a handgun who approached his vehicle following what he said was a road rage incident.
That individual is in custody, but no charges have been filed. Troopers have briefed the State’s Attorney’s Office and will continue to consult with them as the investigation continues regarding potential charges in the case.
The incident remains under investigation.
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CONTACT: Brenda Carl, Office of Media Communications, through the HQ duty officer at 410-653-4200