Man shot in the leg during broad daylight in West Baltimore neighborhood
Baltimore, MD – Just after 5 p.m. on Monday, a shot-spotter alert sent officers rushing to North Stockton Street, where a 22-year-old man was found wounded by gunfire in the middle of a residential block.
The shooting unfolded on the 1300 block of North Stockton Street, where responding officers discovered the young man with a gunshot wound to the thigh. He was quickly transported to a nearby hospital and is listed in stable condition.
Detectives with the Western District Shooting unit arrived on scene shortly after and took over the investigation. No arrests have been announced, and the motive remains unknown at this time.
The incident marked the second reported shooting in Baltimore’s Western District in less than 24 hours, as gun violence continues to flare across the city. Officials are urging anyone with information to come forward, either directly or anonymously through Metro Crime Stoppers.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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Key Points
- A 22-year-old man was shot in the thigh on North Stockton Street Monday evening
- The victim is in stable condition after being transported to a local hospital
- Investigators are urging anyone with information to contact detectives or Crime Stoppers
