Boy Shot Outside Essex Business: Police

ESSEX, MD — A boy was shot in front of an Essex business, police said this weekend.

Officers announced late Sunday morning that they were called to the 1700 block of Eastern Boulevard for an assault at the undisclosed business.

Authorities said they received another call as they arrived from somebody saying they had been shot.

Police said they found a juvenile male nearby suffering from a gunshot wound.

Medics took the victim to a hospital, a press release said.

Officers said the suspect in the shooting remained on the scene and was taken into custody.

Authorities did not release the suspect's name or say if they were charged.

The Baltimore County Police Department is still investigating. Detectives asked anybody with information to call (410) 887-4636 (INFO).

This map shows the area where officers said the shooting happened.