Police Investigating Shooting at Gas Station

Baltimore County Police are continuing to investigate a shooting that left one man injured in what police believe was an attempted robbery this morning on Baltimore National Pike.

At 6:15 a.m., two suspects approached the gas station attendant working at the Carroll Fuel on the 5200 block of Baltimore National Pike, according to police spokesman Lt. Rob McCullough. The attendant, who police identified as a 66-year-old black man, resisted when the suspects tried to force him into the back of the gas station.

One of the suspects had a handgun and shot the attendant in the face. The suspects then ran away. The attendant was able to call for help. When police responded to the scene, they started to search for the suspect.

The department is not releasing descriptions of the suspects at this time, McCullough said. The victim was taken to Maryland Shock Trauma where he is in critical but stable condition. His identity is not being released.

Police believe the incident was isolated and that the suspects were attempting to rob the victim. Officers in the area stepped up patrols as a result of the incident.

Police are asking anyone with information about this crime to call Baltimore County Police at 410-307-2020 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7-LOCKUP (1-866-756-2587). To text a message to Metro Crime Stoppers, send to "CRIMES" (274637), then enter the message starting with "MCS," or e-mail a tip to www.metrocrimestoppers.org. Those contacting Metro Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and might be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.