BALTIMORE, Md. — A 24-year-old man was hospitalized Thursday night after being shot in the leg near West Fayette Street in Southwest Baltimore, prompting an investigation by district shooting detectives.
Key Points
- ShotSpotter alert triggered at 8:37 p.m. in the 1500 block of W. Fayette Street
- Victim found with a gunshot wound in nearby residence on W. Lexington Street
- Southwest District detectives are investigating the shooting
ShotSpotter alert leads officers to shooting victim
Responding to a ShotSpotter alert for gunfire, officers arrived in the 1500 block of W. Fayette Street and located evidence of a shooting at the scene. A short time later, police received a separate call for a shooting victim found inside a home in the 1700 block of W. Lexington Street.
Inside the residence, officers discovered a 24-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the leg. Officers administered a tourniquet before the victim was transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment.
Detectives seek information in ongoing investigation
Preliminary findings indicate the shooting occurred on W. Fayette Street, and the victim made his way to a residence on Lexington Street before emergency responders arrived. The Southwest District Shooting Unit is leading the investigation and asking anyone with information to call 410-396-2488. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP or via the MCS website.
