Boy, Woman Shot During Large Severn Fight: Reports

SEVERN, MD — A teenage boy and a woman were shot Thursday evening during a large Severn fight, police said.

Officers said the 16-year-old boy suffered life-threatening injuries and is in critical but stable condition at a hospital.

The 39-year-old woman was grazed by gunfire, authorities said. She was treated for minor injuries and released from a hospital.

Police said they were called to the 8200 block of Tomlinson Court around 6:15 p.m. for reports of gunshots.

WJZ reported that a fight with 10 to 17 people broke out in a courtyard, drawing gunfire.

Officers said they found the injured teenager with multiple gunshot wounds and immediately started medical aid.

WJZ said authorities found the boy nearly a block away.

This appears to be a targeted shooting, Lt. A.J. Gardiner of the Anne Arundel County Police Department told WJZ.

"I think it's important that people step up. We have some violence on our streets stemming from the inability to solve a dispute in a more adult manner," Gardiner told WJZ.

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 police said the shooting happened.