16-year-old charged with attempted murder, five others sought in shooting of teen

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A 16-year-old boy was arrested and five others are sought in connection with the shooting of another teen last week in northeast Baltimore, city police announced Thursday.

On July 22, around 7:17 p.m., Baltimore police officers responded to a reported shooting in the 5900 block of Bowleys Lane.

Upon arrival, police found a 16-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body.

He was transported to a local hospital and listed in critical condition.

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Northeast District Shooting detectives responded to the scene and assumed control of the investigation.

Over a week later, on July 29, the 16-year-old suspect was arrested following a brief foot chase in the 3400 block of Noble Street.

He was taken to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where he has been charged with attempted first-degree murder.

The investigation is ongoing, and detectives are currently searching for five additional suspects who were involved in this attempted murder.