Car becomes crime scene as man shot in Northeast Baltimore
Baltimore, MD – A man was hospitalized Friday night after being shot in the back while inside a vehicle on Walther Avenue, prompting an ongoing investigation by Northeast District Shooting detectives.
The shooting occurred around 7:10 p.m. in the 6600 block of Walther Avenue. Responding officers located the 43-year-old victim inside a car suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was rushed to a local hospital and is currently listed in stable condition.
Detectives from the Northeast District responded to the scene and took over the investigation. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, and police have not released any suspect information or potential motive.
The block where the shooting happened is a mixed residential-commercial stretch not far from Northern Parkway, and has experienced sporadic incidents of gun violence in recent years.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Northeast District Shooting detectives at 410-396-2444. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP or via the organization’s website.
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Key Points
- A 43-year-old man was shot in the back while inside a vehicle on Walther Avenue
- The victim was transported to a hospital and is listed in stable condition
- Northeast District Shooting detectives are investigating and seeking information