Young man shot numerous times dead in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD — A 21-year-old man was fatally shot Friday afternoon in Baltimore’s Western District, police said.

Officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 2100 block of Druid Hill Avenue around 1:49 p.m. and found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his body. The man was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation and are working to determine a motive and identify the suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Baltimore Police Homicide detectives at 410-396-2100 or submit anonymous tips through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP or via their website.

The investigation remains ongoing as police continue to seek leads in the case.