Crime & Safety

19-Year-Old Man Charged Over Accidental Baltimore Co. Shooting: Police

Baltimore County Police said the accidental shooting took place Thursday in the Woodlawn community.

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — A 19-year-old man was arrested and charged over an accidental shooting that occurred earlier this week in the Woodlawn area, police said Friday.

Baltimore County Police said in a release that Michael Paz Salgad suffered a gunshot wound to his lower body when the firearm discharged.

The incident took place in the 6000 block of Central Avenue and saw officers respond to the scene shortly before 4:30 p.m.

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Police said that because of Salgad's age, he was charged with multiple offenses that ranged from reckless endangerment to gun-related charges.

Salgad remains held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson.

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