Man shot dead in broad daylight on Woodbrook Avenue in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD — A 25-year-old man was gunned down in the middle of the day on a residential street in West Baltimore, marking the latest fatal shooting in the city’s ongoing battle with gun violence.
The victim was found around 1:32 p.m. Wednesday on the 2800 block of Woodbrook Avenue, suffering from multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds. Emergency medics rushed him to a nearby hospital, but he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Detectives with the city’s homicide unit have launched an investigation but have not released the victim’s identity or any information about possible suspects or motives. The area where the shooting occurred, part of the city’s Western District, has seen multiple violent incidents in recent months.
Officials are urging anyone with tips or information to contact the Homicide Section at 410-396-2100 or call Metro Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
This latest shooting adds to Baltimore’s growing homicide count as city leaders continue efforts to curb gun-related deaths.
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Key Points
- A 25-year-old man was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon on Woodbrook Avenue in Baltimore’s Western District
- The victim was transported to a hospital but died from his injuries
- No suspects have been identified and homicide detectives are investigating