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Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After Citizen's Arrest In West Baltimore Shooting

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- A 26-year-old woman is under arrest in connection with Thursday's shooting in West Baltimore, authorities said.

Cowanda Mills was detained by citizens about noon Thursday after a 26-year-old man was shot in the 2000 block of Bryant Avenue, Baltimore Police said.

Officers called to the scene learned the shooting victim had been taken to an area hospital. His condition was not clear Friday morning.

They also found citizens detaining Mills, who is suspected of shooting the victim following an unspecified argument, police said.

She was taken to a hospital for treatment and booked after her release.

Mills is charged with attempted murder and firearm offenses. She remains in custody while awaiting court proceedings.

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