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May 30, 2026

Man found shot in Baltimore street as overnight gunfire rattles downtown area

Victim hospitalized after police discover wounded man on South Broadway

BALTIMORE, Md. — A man was found suffering from a gunshot wound in the early morning hours Thursday after police responded to reports of a shooting in a busy section of Baltimore.

Baltimore Police said Central District patrol officers were called around 2:37 a.m. to the 200 block of South Broadway for a reported shooting victim.

When officers arrived, they located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Investigators said the man’s injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.

No information about a suspect or a possible motive was immediately released.

Central District detectives have taken over the investigation and are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Anyone with information is urged to contact detectives at 410-396-2411 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.


Key Points

  • An adult male was found suffering from a gunshot wound on South Broadway
  • The victim was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
  • Baltimore detectives are investigating the shooting