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Crime
15-Year-Old Charged in Annapolis Shooting That Critically Injured a Woman
✍️ Eye On Annapolis
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 11:17 AM
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A 15-year-old has been formally charged after a shooting in Annapolis left a woman in critical condition, according to local authorities.
Annapolis police announced that a juvenile, aged 15, has been charged in connection with a recent shooting that left a woman critically injured. The suspect was apprehended shortly after the incident and is now facing charges that reflect the seriousness of the offense.
The victim, whose identity has not been released, was transported to a nearby hospital where doctors classified her condition as critical. Authorities have not disclosed further medical details, but confirmed that she remains under intensive care.
Law enforcement officials said the investigation is ongoing and that they are reviewing surveillance footage and witness statements to reconstruct the events leading up to the shooting. The case underscores heightened concerns about youth involvement in violent crimes in the region.
The district attorney's office is expected to seek appropriate legal proceedings, taking into account the suspect's age and the severity of the injuries inflicted. Community leaders have called for calm while urging a thorough judicial process.
No additional arrests have been reported, and police have asked anyone with further information to contact the Annapolis Police Department.
The victim, whose identity has not been released, was transported to a nearby hospital where doctors classified her condition as critical. Authorities have not disclosed further medical details, but confirmed that she remains under intensive care.
Law enforcement officials said the investigation is ongoing and that they are reviewing surveillance footage and witness statements to reconstruct the events leading up to the shooting. The case underscores heightened concerns about youth involvement in violent crimes in the region.
The district attorney's office is expected to seek appropriate legal proceedings, taking into account the suspect's age and the severity of the injuries inflicted. Community leaders have called for calm while urging a thorough judicial process.
No additional arrests have been reported, and police have asked anyone with further information to contact the Annapolis Police Department.