16-year-old shot to death Sunday afternoon in Baltimore County

Baltimore County Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy Sunday afternoon near Arbutus.

Police from the Wilkens precinct in southwest Baltimore County responded to the 4000 block of Alan Drive at around 2:10 p.m. When they arrived, officers found a 16-year-old male who had sustained at least one gunshot wound. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene, police said in a news release Sunday night.

Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit detectives are investigating the shooting. Detectives ask anyone with information about the case to contact 410-887-4636.

The public can also provide information anonymously by contacting Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587. A cash reward of up to $2,000 may be available to those eligible who provide information by phone or online through Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland.

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