23 year old wounded in overnight shooting on south macon street

23 year old wounded in overnight shooting on South Macon Street

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February 2, 2026

BALTIMORE, MD — A 23-year-old man was shot just after midnight Thursday in Southeast Baltimore, and detectives are now asking for the public’s help as the investigation continues.

Officers from the Southeast District responded around 12:06 a.m. to the 700 block of South Macon Street after receiving a report of a shooting. At the scene, they found the victim suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

The man was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. No update on his condition has been provided.

Investigators believe the shooting occurred at the same location where the victim was found. A crime scene was secured on South Macon Street as detectives began their work early Thursday morning.

No arrests have been announced, and no information on a suspect or motive has been released.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Southeast District detectives at 410-396-2422 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

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Key Points

  • A 23-year-old man was shot on South Macon Street just after midnight Thursday
  • The victim’s injuries were non-life-threatening, and he was hospitalized
  • Police are asking the public for information as the investigation continues

Man shot overnight on South Macon Street in Southeast Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD — A 23-year-old man was shot just after midnight Thursday in Southeast Baltimore, and detectives are now asking for the public’s help as the investigation continues.

Officers from the Southeast District responded around 12:06 a.m. to the 700 block of South Macon Street after receiving a report of a shooting. At the scene, they found the victim suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

The man was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. No update on his condition has been provided.

Investigators believe the shooting occurred at the same location where the victim was found. A crime scene was secured on South Macon Street as detectives began their work early Thursday morning.

No arrests have been announced, and no information on a suspect or motive has been released.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Southeast District detectives at 410-396-2422 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

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Key Points

  • A 23-year-old man was shot on South Macon Street just after midnight Thursday
  • The victim’s injuries were non-life-threatening, and he was hospitalized
  • Police are asking the public for information as the investigation continues
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