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Corrections Van Driver Shot In Shoulder In Maryland

BALTIMORE (AP) — Authorities say a Maryland corrections van driver has been shot in Baltimore.

Baltimore police said in a statement that the 52-year-old woman was driving a Division of Correction van on Friday night when she heard a gunshot and felt a burning sensation in her shoulder, subsequently realizing she'd been shot.

The victim did not see who fired the shot.

The corrections officer was taken to a hospital and is described as in "good" condition.

Citywide shooting detectives are investigating the incident.

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