Police say suspect arrested weeks after 39-year-old was critically wounded

BALTIMORE, MD — A Baltimore man has been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder weeks after a daytime shooting on York Road left a 39-year-old man critically injured, police said.

The shooting occurred at approximately 2:37 p.m. on June 5 in the 4500 block of York Road.

According to the Baltimore Police Department, responding officers found a 39-year-old man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the body. The victim was taken to an area hospital, where he was listed in critical but stable condition.

Northern District shooting detectives assumed control of the investigation.

On July 15, warrant apprehension detectives arrested 42-year-old Dazsawn Elliot of Baltimore without incident.

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Elliot was transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where he was charged with attempted first-degree murder in connection with the shooting.

Police have not released additional details regarding the circumstances of the shooting or a possible motive.

The charge is an allegation, and Elliot is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Key Points

A 42-year-old Baltimore man was arrested in connection with a June 5 shooting on York Road.
The victim, a 39-year-old man, was hospitalized in critical but stable condition after suffering a gunshot wound.
The suspect was charged with attempted first-degree murder following his July 15 arrest.

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