Detectives say a 49-year-old suspect was taken into custody five days after a December 7 shooting left one man wounded.
BALTIMORE, Md. – A 49-year-old Baltimore man has been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder following a shooting earlier this month in the city’s Eastern District.
Investigators identified the suspect, Darryle Langley, in connection with the December 7 shooting that injured a 34-year-old man on the 1900 block of North Patterson Park Avenue. Police said the victim was found with a gunshot wound to the leg and transported to a local hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.
Following days of investigation, Warrant Apprehension detectives located Langley on December 12 in the 2800 block of The Alameda. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where he was formally charged with attempted first-degree murder.
Detectives trace suspect through follow-up investigation
According to police, the arrest stemmed from continued efforts by Eastern District Shooting detectives, who had assumed control of the case shortly after the incident. The motive behind the shooting has not been released, and investigators have not indicated whether Langley and the victim knew one another.
Authorities credited the swift work of detectives for the arrest, noting that community cooperation and follow-up tips played a key role in advancing the case.
Public urged to share information on related incidents
Police are continuing to review evidence and canvass the area for additional information. Anyone with knowledge of the shooting or related incidents is urged to contact Eastern District Shooting detectives at 410-396-2433.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP or online via the Metro Crime Stoppers website. Langley remains in custody pending a court appearance.