Baltimore man arrested in connection with two Central District shootings
Baltimore, MD — A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with two separate shootings that occurred in Baltimore’s Central District earlier this year, police announced Monday.
Davon Matthews was taken into custody on December 8 in the 2200 block of Westwood Avenue. He is charged with attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault in connection with shootings on July 12 and September 14 that left two men injured.
The first shooting happened just after midnight on July 12 in the 400 block of South Broadway. Officers responding to a report of gunfire found a 24-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to the hospital with injuries that were considered non-life-threatening.
The second incident occurred on September 14 at approximately 12:49 a.m. near the intersection of East Pratt Street and Light Street. Officers on foot patrol heard gunfire and arrived to find an 18-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the arm. The victim was transported to a hospital in stable condition and told police he had gotten into an argument with an unknown individual before being shot.
Detectives linked Matthews to both incidents following an extended investigation. He was arrested without incident and taken to the Central Booking Intake Facility.
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Key Points
- Davon Matthews, 20, was arrested for two non-fatal shootings in Baltimore’s Central District
- Victims in the July and September incidents survived their injuries
- Matthews faces charges including attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault