Teen girl fighting for life after overnight baltimore shooting — Baltimore Police Car

Police search for answers after 17-year-old found critically wounded in Southwest Baltimore

BALTIMORE, Md. — A 17-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot overnight in Southwest Baltimore, prompting detectives to search for answers in the city’s latest shooting investigation.

Police responded at about 12:15 a.m. Friday to the 700 block of Lyndhurst Street after receiving reports of a shooting.

When officers arrived, they found the 17-year-old suffering from apparent life-threatening gunshot wounds.

The teen was transported to a nearby hospital, where she remains in critical condition.

Investigators have not released additional information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting or any possible suspect.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Baltimore Police detectives at 410-396-2488. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Metro Crime Stoppers by calling 1-866-7LOCKUP (1-866-756-2587).

Key Points

A 17-year-old girl was shot early Friday in Southwest Baltimore.
The victim remains in critical condition at an area hospital.
Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact Baltimore Police at 410-396-2488 or Metro Crime Stoppers.

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