Man Shot in Essex Armed Robbery

A 27-year-old man was shot after being robbed by two men late Wednesday night in Essex, a Baltimore County police spokeswoman said.

Detective Cathy Batton said the victim was walking along the unit block of Nerbay Road just before 10 p.m. when two men approached him and demanded money and property.

At some point during the confrontation, Batton said, the victim was shot before both suspects escaped in a dark-colored vehicle. Batton added that it doesn’t appear the suspects stole anything before leaving.

Following the shooting, the victim ran toward South Marlyn Avenue and Sandalwood Road where he flagged down a passerby for assistance, Batton said.

Batton said the victim was transported via ambulance to Maryland Shock Trauma Center with potentially life-threatening injuries, but his condition is unknown.

Anyone with information on the suspects is asked to call the Baltimore County Police Department at 410-307-2020 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7-LOCKUP (1-866-756-2587). Tips may be sent by text to Metro Crime Stoppers to "CRIMES" (274637) or send information online via www.metrocrimestoppers.org.

Tipsters to Metro Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and might be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.