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Glen Burnie Today
By the People, for the People
Police Searching for Suspect in Glen Burnie Soda Shop Assault
Authorities say an adult man pointed a gun at a group of teens and assaulted one of them.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The Anne Arundel County police are searching for a suspect who allegedly assaulted a teenager at a soda shop in Glen Burnie, Maryland on Saturday evening. According to the police report, the incident began as a verbal altercation between an adult man and a group of teens inside the Soda Pop Shop, which then escalated when the man pulled out a gun and assaulted one of the teenagers before fleeing the scene on foot.
Why it matters
Incidents of violence involving firearms in public places, especially those targeting minors, are concerning for the local community and raise questions about public safety and security measures in retail establishments.
The details
Police say the suspect, described as a Black man wearing a black hat, black glasses, a brown trench coat, black pants and shoes, left the area on foot after the assault. Detectives are now attempting to identify the suspect and are asking anyone with information to contact the police.
- The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2026.
The players
Anne Arundel County Police
The local law enforcement agency investigating the assault incident.
Soda Pop Shop
The retail establishment in Glen Burnie, Maryland where the alleged assault took place.
Unidentified Suspect
A Black man who allegedly assaulted a teenager with a gun inside the Soda Pop Shop before fleeing the scene.
What’s next
Detectives are actively working to identify the suspect and are urging anyone with information about the incident or the suspect's identity to contact the Anne Arundel County Police Department.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the need for improved security measures and de-escalation training for retail employees to help prevent violent outbursts in public spaces, especially those frequented by minors.
