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Detectives search for answers after 16-year-old critically wounded in Northeast Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD — A 16-year-old is fighting for his life after a shooting in Northeast Baltimore Wednesday evening, leaving detectives searching for whoever pulled the trigger.

Officers responded at approximately 7:17 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, to the 5900 block of Bowleys Lane for a reported shooting, according to the Baltimore Police Department.

When officers arrived, they found the teenage victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the upper body.

The victim was transported to an area hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

Northeast District Shooting detectives responded to the scene and assumed control of the investigation.

Police have not released information about a suspect or what may have led to the shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Northeast District Shooting detectives at 410-396-2444.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Metro Crime Stoppers by calling 1-866-7LOCK-UP or by submitting a tip through the Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland website.

Key Points

A 16-year-old was critically wounded in a shooting on Bowleys Lane in Northeast Baltimore.
The victim was hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the upper body.
Detectives are asking anyone with information to come forward.

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