Northeast District Attempted Murder Arrest

In reference to the shooting that occurred in the Northeast District on Feb. 19, 2024, detectives have arrested 27-year-old Michael Armstrong of Cockeysville.

Detectives learned that Armstrong shot the 42-year-old female victim while in the 4500 block of Powell Avenue. The victim then drove to the 4500 block of Parkmont Avenue, where she crashed her vehicle.

Detectives say that this was not a random shooting. Armstrong targeted the female victim as a result of a dispute.

With the assistance of witnesses, officers were able to quickly identify the suspect, locating him in the 6000 block of Belair Road.

Detectives transported Michael Armstrong to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where he was charged with attempted first-degree murder.

Northeast District Shooting Investigation

On Feb. 19, 2024, at approximately 7:46 a.m., Northeast District patrol officers responded to the 4500 block of Parkmont Avenue for a report of a shooting and vehicle crash.

Once there, officers located a 42-year-old female suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

The victim was transported to an area hospital where her injuries are considered to be non-life-threatening.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was attempting to flee from an unidentified armed suspect who fired at the victim, striking her in the body. The victim then crashed her vehicle causing it to overturn.

Northeast District detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2444 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.