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17-Year-Old Arrested In Baltimore Royal Farms Robbery In Which Clerk Was Shot, Police Say

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- A 17-year-old boy who allegedly robbed a Baltimore Royal Farms store earlier this month before shooting the clerk has been arrested, police said Saturday.

Matthew Caldwell, of Baltimore, is charged with first-degree and second-degree attempted murder, armed robbery and reckless endangerment, among other charges, police said.

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Matthew Caldwell. Credit: Baltimore Police

The teen allegedly robbed the Royal Farms in the 3600 block of Keswick Road around 11:30 p.m. on May 12. After taking money from the cash drawer, he reportedly shot the 35-year-old clerk.

Police did not specify the extent of the clerk's injuries.

Caldwell is being held at Central Booking without bail.

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