Crime & Safety
Teen Charged with Attempted Murder in Edgewood Assault
Deputies say Andre Jordan was in a fight then fired a gun at a bystander.
An Edgewood teen has been arrested and charged as an adult following a Monday assault.
Andre Darez Jordan, 15, of the 1800 block of Graymount Way, is charged with attempted second-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and firearm violations, according to a Harford County Sheriff's Office release.
Deputies responded to the 1800 block of Grempler Way at 8:05 p.m. Monday for a shooting report. There, deputies found a 15-year-old boy who had been grazed by a bullet. The boy told deputies he was walking with friends when he saw two people fighting on Grempler Way, according to the release.
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Deputies say Jordan, one of the two fighting, pulled a gun from his pocket and fired at the teen. The victim was treated at the scene.
Jordan, who was arrested Tuesday evening, remains held in Harford County Detention Center on $500,000 bond.
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