BALTIMORE, MD. – A man was found shot and later pronounced dead early Saturday morning on West Fayette Street, launching a homicide investigation in Southwest Baltimore, according to police.
Southwest District patrol officers were called to the 2500 block of West Fayette Street at approximately 2:38 a.m. for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they discovered an unidentified adult man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Medical personnel later pronounced the victim dead, police said. Baltimore Police have not released his identity or announced an arrest in connection with the killing.
Key Points
- Police found an unidentified adult man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound shortly after 2:38 a.m. Saturday.
- The shooting occurred in the 2500 block of West Fayette Street in Southwest Baltimore.
- Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to contact police or Metro Crime Stoppers.
Gunfire Brings Police to West Fayette Street Before Dawn
Officers responded to the West Fayette Street block after receiving a report of a shooting, according to the Baltimore Police Department.
Once at the scene, patrol officers located the wounded man. Police said medical personnel later pronounced him dead.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No information about a possible suspect, motive or events leading up to the gunfire was included in the initial police statement.
The victim remained publicly unidentified in the information released by police.
Baltimore Homicide Detectives Seek Information
The case has been turned over to homicide detectives, who are asking anyone with information about the fatal shooting to come forward.
Anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or knows something about the circumstances surrounding the killing can contact homicide detectives at 410-396-2100.
Information can also be provided through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Where did the fatal Baltimore shooting happen?
Police said the man was found in the 2500 block of West Fayette Street in Southwest Baltimore.
When did Baltimore police respond to the shooting?
Southwest District officers responded at approximately 2:38 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29.
Has a suspect been arrested in the West Fayette Street homicide?
Baltimore Police did not announce an arrest or release information about a suspect in the initial statement.
Sources: Baltimore Police Department Southwest District homicide investigation statement.
