Bystander Wounded In Shootout Near Arundel Mills: Police

HANOVER, MD — A bystander was shot during a shootout this weekend near Arundel Mills mall in Hanover, police said.

Officers said the victim, a 21-year-old woman, was shot in the upper body and hospitalized. She is expected to survive.

Authorities said they were called to Arundel Mills Boulevard and Arundel Way Friday around 8 p.m. for a report of a shooting.

Police said they found several vehicles that had been struck by gunfire.

Officers think gunshots were exchanged between two vehicles, catching the uninvolved victim in the crossfire.

Authorities said the involved vehicles drove away before police arrived.

Officers are still investigating.

Authorities asked anybody with information to call 410-222-6155. Tipsters can stay anonymous by dialing 410-222-4700.

This map shows the area where the Anne Arundel County Police Department said the shooting happened.