Crime & Safety

2 Men Shoot Each Other During Argument: Police

Two men who argued in Dundalk traded gunshots, wounding each other, Baltimore County police said.

Two men who argued in Dundalk traded gunshots, wounding each other, Baltimore County police said Sunday.
Two men who argued in Dundalk traded gunshots, wounding each other, Baltimore County police said Sunday. (Jacob Baumgart/Patch)

DUNDALK, MD — Two men who argued in Dundalk traded gunshots, sending each other to an area hospital for treatment, Baltimore County police said Sunday.

The shootings were reported just before 10 p.m. Saturday in the 1900 block of Church Road, a police news release said. A 44-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the hand, while a 51-year-old man also suffered a gunshot wound.

The 51-year-old man was treated and released from the hospital, and taken into custody. The 44-year-old man remains for treatment of his injuries.

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Police said there is no ongoing threat to the community in relation to this incident.

Detectives ask anyone with information about this case to contact 410-887-4636 (INFO).

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Information may also be provided anonymously by contacting Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587 (7LOCKUP). Information provided by phone or online through Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. Or submit a tip via Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland: https://metrocrimestoppers.org.

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