Elderly woman shot in broad daylight on 29th Street in Baltimore
Baltimore, MD – A 63-year-old woman was shot Thursday afternoon in a residential section of Baltimore’s Northern District, prompting a police investigation and questioning of a person of interest, officials said.
The shooting occurred around 3:22 p.m. in the 100 block of 29th Street. Officers responded to reports of gunfire and found the woman suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. She was transported to a local hospital, where she was listed in stable condition.
Detectives from the Northern District Shooting Unit arrived at the scene and took over the investigation. Authorities confirmed that a person of interest is currently being questioned in connection with the incident, though no charges have been announced.
Police have not released details on a motive or whether the victim was targeted. The investigation remains active.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Northern District Shooting detectives or submit an anonymous tip via Metro Crime Stoppers.
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Key Points
- 63-year-old woman shot in the upper body Thursday afternoon in Northern Baltimore
- Victim hospitalized and listed in stable condition
- Person of interest being questioned as detectives continue investigation