A 19-year-old man was wounded in a shooting in Edgewood Sunday night, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. His injuries were not life-threatening.

What happened: Deputies went to the 700 block of Court Square Drive after someone reported a shooting about 8:30 p.m. They found the man with what the sheriff’s office described as a gunshot wound to his lower body.

Medical care: Deputies gave the man first aid until medics arrived. The medics then took him to a Baltimore-area trauma center for more treatment.

Where the shooting happened: The sheriff’s office said its early investigation points to the 1700 block of Hanson Road as the site of the shooting.

The investigation: Detectives searched the surrounding area for witnesses and more information. Specialists also gathered physical evidence.

Detectives are trying to identify possible suspects and determine why the shooting happened. The sheriff’s office said the shooting appears to be isolated, based on the investigation so far.

What comes next: The investigation remains active. Anyone with information can contact Detective Smith at (443) 409-3576.

B.T. Clark

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B.T. Clark

B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and Publisher of The Harford County Sun and The Free State Press. He brings 25 years of experience in journalism, including 15 years as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta, eight years as Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc., and seven years as Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He and his family recently relocated to Maryland. Clark is also the author of Principles Are Like Pants, You Ought to Have Some.

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