POLICE: ROBBERY VICTIM SHOOTS 17-YEAR-OLD IN SELF-DEFENSE, 4 TEENS CHARGED

A 16-Year-Old And Two 17-Year-Olds Have Been Charged As Adults Due To The Severity Of The Crime, Police Said. In Addition, A 15-Year-Old Was Charged As A Juvenile.

BOWIE, Md. — A group of four teens has been arrested and charged after allegedly attempting to rob a victim just after 5 p.m. on Tuesday.

Bowie police said they were called to the 14900 block of Health Center Drive for reports of gunshots and a robbery, which is near the Bowie Health Center.

According to police, the victim was approached by four suspects who had handguns. The victim then took out his own handgun, which police believe they did in self-defense. The victim ended up shooting one suspect.