Baltimore city isn't the only place seeing an uptick in juvenile crime. Some surrounding Maryland counties are too, leaving some residents concerned and frustrated over the troubling trend.
In Anne Arundel County, a 16-year-old boy was gunned down while standing on the back porch of his home on Eagle Court in Severn Sunday. The young victim survived and police say the investigation is ongoing.
It's another example of a troubling trend, more and more crimes involving juveniles.
Donald Lynch, standing not far from where the teen was shot on Eagle Court, says he's frustrated over the continued violence involving young victims and those young suspects with guns.'
"I've had enough. If they get caught lock them up," said Lynch. "If you don't have a license for (for a gun), then take them and lock them up. Whatever y'all decide they need to serve for having an illegal gun then lock them up," he added.
The shooting in Severn added to the list of concerns over juvenile crime in Anne Arundel County. Police there recently shared a list 7 pages long of crimes, including rape, that they say were committed by children under 13 which current laws prevent prosecution.
In Harford County, the sheriff says the new laws keep his deputies from holding kids accountable contributing to significantly more crime in his county.
"Gang members are realizing if they can grab younger people and use them in their trade, they can't be held accountable for anything," said Jeffrey Gahler, Harford County Sheriff.
Juvenile crime concerns are voiced by law enforcement.
But Maryland state Senator Jill Carter, the democrat who represents Baltimore City, believes crime impacting young people may not be as critical as some believe. Carter suggests it's not out of control.
She made that point Wednesday when asked about Governor Wes Moore naming Vincent Schiraldi to serve as the new juvenile services secretary.
"He brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. I also think he might be able to help shape the correct narrative based on the correct data and kind of counter the concept that it's all out of control and nothing is being done," said Carter.
Still, for residents like Lynch--"There's a problem. I don't know if a curfew would work but maybe it would help," he said.
This past summer when Prince George's County instituted a curfew, County Executive Angela Alsobrooks questioned where are the parents adding, "these kids don't just need a hug, they need to be held accountable."