Shots fired at off-road cyclist in Lothian: police

LOTHIAN, MD – A teenager was riding his dirt bike in Lothian when a passenger in a car jumped out and shot the driver, police said.

The confrontation happened around 4:30 p.m. Friday near Berkley Court and Sands Road, according to Anne Arundel County Police.

The 18-year-old victim told police he was riding his dirt bike when a car pulled up in front of him, causing him to pull over. A passenger got out of the vehicle and shot him, the teenager told officers.

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The victim fled on foot and the dirt bike was stolen by the attackers.

No injuries were reported, according to a police statement.

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Detectives reported finding evidence of shots being fired at the scene.

The suspects are described as four men wearing face masks and driving a large dark-colored sedan.

Police are asking anyone with information to call 410-222-1960 or the TipLine at 410-222-4700.

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