ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Three juveniles were struck by gunfire in Annapolis’ Bywater neighborhood on Friday, May 3, 2024, around 4:20 p.m.
Responding to a report of shots fired at Bywater Road and Copeland St., police and emergency personnel discovered that three juveniles had been shot. The victims were transported to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries and, as of Saturday morning, are reported to be stable and recovering.
Annapolis Police detectives are actively investigating this incident. This alarming event has caused considerable distress within the community, particularly among young people and families.
In response, Anne Arundel County Public Schools has made resources available to affected students. Counselors and other Student Services staff will be on hand at local schools on Monday, and additional staff will be provided as required.
Parents whose children need to speak with someone before schools reopen on Monday can contact the Anne Arundel County Crisis Warmline at 410-768-5522. This service operates 24/7 and is free of charge.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call Metro Crimestoppers at 866-756-2587 to leave an anonymous tip. Alternatively, they can reach out to an Annapolis Police Detective at 410-260-3439 or use the Annapolis Police non-emergency number, 410-268-9000, to be connected to the officers and detectives working on the case.
Further updates will be made available as the investigation progresses.
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