Man shot and killed late Wednesday night on Belair Road in Northeast Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD – A 34-year-old man is dead after a late-night shooting on Belair Road in Northeast Baltimore, prompting a homicide investigation as police search for leads.
The shooting occurred around 11:37 p.m. Wednesday in the 5900 block of Belair Road. Officers responding to reports of gunfire arrived to find the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported by medics to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
No arrests have been announced, and detectives have not released information about a possible suspect or motive in the fatal shooting.
The section of Belair Road where the incident occurred is lined with businesses and residential buildings, and is often active even during evening hours. Detectives spent early Thursday morning canvassing the area for surveillance footage and witnesses.
The identity of the victim has not been released, pending family notification. This marks another deadly shooting in the Northeast District as the city continues to confront persistent gun violence.
Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact homicide detectives or submit tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.
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Key Points
- A 34-year-old man was shot late Wednesday on Belair Road in Northeast Baltimore
- The victim was transported to a hospital where he later died from his injuries
- Police have launched a homicide investigation and are seeking public tips