PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – Maryland State Police is asking for the public’s help as it investigates a shooting Sunday night in Princess Anne.

According to police, troopers responded to the 11,000 block of Bratten Avenue around 10 pm for a report of a gunshot victim. When troopers arrived, they discovered the victim, 19-year-old Antonio Johnson, had suffered a gunshot wound to the neck. Johnson was immediately taken to the hospital.

Further investigation of surveillance footage revealed five men sitting in the apartment complex laundry room, passing around what appeared to be a handgun. The video shows the handgun go off at least one time, striking Johnson in the neck. Police believe the five men ran out of the laundry room and into Johnson’s apartment where they called 9-1-1.

Police searched the apartment and found a .32 caliber handgun as well as ammunition.

Although police believe the shooting was accidental, charges are pending the outcome of the investigation as police continue to try to identify the men seen in the laundry room surveillance footage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Maryland State Police – Princess Anne Barrack at 443-260-3700. Callers can remain anonymous.