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36-year-old woman charged with shooting 17-year-old girl in Cherry Hill

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Posted at 3:07 PM, Jul 23, 2019
and last updated 2019-07-23 17:59:44-04

BALTIMORE — Police arrested a 36-year-old woman for shooting a 17-year-old girl in the legs Monday night in Cherry Hill.

Police responded to the 3300 block of Round Road at about 10:45 a.m. following reports of a fight between several women. When police arrived they found the teen suffering from gunshot wounds to her lower legs. She was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

The suspect, Ashley Walton, of the 1200 block of Shellbank Road, remained on the scene, where she was questioned by detectives. She was later taken to Central Booking and charged with first and second-degree attempted murder and reckless endangerment.

Walton remains held at Central Booking where she awaits a bail review.