Man fatally shot during suspected burglary in Southeast Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD – A 39-year-old man died early Thursday morning after he was shot during what investigators believe may have been a commercial burglary in Southeast Baltimore, police said.
At approximately 2:15 a.m., patrol officers responded to a call for a shooting in the 2200 block of Fleet Street. Upon arrival, they located the victim unresponsive and suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Detectives with the Baltimore Police Department’s Homicide Unit are investigating the incident. Early findings suggest the shooting may have occurred in connection with a burglary at a nearby business, though no additional details have been released.
The victim’s identity has not been made public pending notification of next of kin.
Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact homicide detectives at 410-396-2100 or leave an anonymous tip with Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
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Key Points
- 39-year-old man shot and killed around 2:15 a.m. Thursday in Southeast Baltimore
- Shooting may be connected to a commercial burglary on Fleet Street
- Police urge anyone with information to call 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP