Teen walks into hospital with gunshot wound in west baltimore shooting
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Teen walks into hospital with gunshot wound in West Baltimore shooting

April 16, 2026
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Teen walks into hospital with gunshot wound as West Baltimore shooting probed

Baltimore, MD — An 18-year-old man showed up at a hospital with a gunshot wound Wednesday afternoon, leading investigators to trace the shooting back to a West Baltimore street.

Officers responded around 3:30 p.m. to a hospital for a walk-in shooting victim seeking treatment. Upon arrival, they located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the hand.

Police said the victim is listed in stable condition.

Preliminary findings indicate the shooting occurred in the 800 block of North Calhoun Street, though details about what led up to the incident have not been released.

Detectives from the Western District responded and are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Western District shooting detectives at 410-396-2477 or provide anonymous tips through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587 or online.

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Key Points

  • 18-year-old male walks into hospital with gunshot wound to hand
  • Shooting traced to 800 block of North Calhoun Street
  • Victim in stable condition as investigation continues
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