Man clings to life after overnight shooting on West Lexington Street in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD – A man was fighting for his life early Sunday after being shot in the chest just after 1:30 a.m. on a quiet stretch of West Lexington Street, where overnight calm was shattered by the sound of gunfire.
Central District officers were called to the 300 block for reports of a shooting and arrived to find an unidentified male victim suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. The man was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
The severity of the victim’s injuries prompted Homicide Detectives to take over the investigation. Officials have not released a description of any suspect, nor have they indicated a possible motive.
The incident marks another violent episode in a corridor that has seen periodic surges in crime. The shooting occurred just blocks away from major downtown landmarks and residential complexes, rattling nerves in the area.
Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact detectives directly or reach out anonymously through Metro Crime Stoppers.
No additional details have been released about the victim’s identity or possible connections to the area.
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Key Points
- Man found shot and critically injured around 1:35 a.m. Sunday on West Lexington Street
- Victim remains unidentified and in critical condition at a local hospital
- Homicide Detectives have taken over the investigation due to the severity of injuries