Man shot on Baltimore Street walks into hospital for help

A quiet stretch of West Baltimore Street turned violent as a gunshot victim surfaced at a city hospital overnight.
Man shot on Baltimore Street walks into hospital for help

BALTIMORE, Md. — A 24-year-old man arrived at a hospital with a gunshot wound early Thursday morning, leading police to open a shooting investigation in Southwest Baltimore.


Key Points

  • 24-year-old man walked into hospital with gunshot wound around 2:01 a.m.
  • Victim told police he was shot in the 1600 block of West Baltimore Street
  • Investigation is ongoing; tips can be submitted to Metro Crime Stoppers

Victim shows up at hospital in early morning hours

On April 10 at approximately 2:01 a.m., Southwest District patrol officers were called to a hospital following a report of a walk-in gunshot victim. When they arrived, officers found the man receiving medical treatment for an apparent gunshot wound.

Investigators determined the shooting occurred in the 1600 block of West Baltimore Street. No information has been released regarding the circumstances of the incident or a potential suspect.


Police seek public assistance in investigation

Southwest District detectives are leading the investigation and are urging anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2488. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.