Man found shot dead in South Baltimore parking lot as homicide probe begins
Baltimore, MD – A man was found fatally shot early Sunday morning in a parking lot off East Cross Street, sparking a homicide investigation in the city’s Southern District.
Just before 2 a.m., Southern District officers responded to the 100 block of East Cross Street after receiving a report of an unresponsive individual lying on the ground. When officers arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound to the upper body. Medics pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
The victim has not yet been identified, and no suspect information has been released. Detectives from the Homicide Unit took over the investigation shortly after officers secured the scene.
Police are urging anyone with information about the case to contact homicide detectives at 410-396-2100. Anonymous tips can also be submitted via Metro Crime Stoppers by calling 1-866-7LOCKUP or by visiting their website to submit a secure tip online.
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Key Points
- Unidentified man found shot dead early Sunday in South Baltimore
- Body was discovered in a parking lot on East Cross Street
- Homicide detectives are asking for public assistance with the case