Baltimore City woman wanted for attempted murder allegations.

It was approximately ten forty pm on Thursday, April 27, 2017 when police responded to call made from the 2700 block of McElderry Street. When authorities arrived at the scene they were met by the victims mother, Bernice Young, whom then explained to police that her son Jerome Young had been beaten nearly to death with a blunt object. Young then informed police that her son was outside of the home and she could hear him shouting outside from inside the home. Ms. Young then states that when she heard the shouting she left her kitchen and proceeded to her front door. When Young opened the front door of her home she then stated that she saw her son, Jerome being hit over the head repeatedly with what looked like a miniature sledgehammer as he lay on the sidewalk in front of his home. The witnesses described the culprit as a light skinned female of average height and weight. Authorities have been given the name and picture of Shymeka Matthews of Baltimore City, Maryland and ask that if you have any information regarding this matter to please call 911 as Matthews is considered armed and dangerous.