Police crime scene. File photo. — Police crime scene. File Photo.

Police are asking the public for information.

BALTIMORE, Md. — A man was fatally shot Saturday night in Baltimore’s Southwest District, prompting a homicide investigation as detectives work to identify those responsible.

Officers responded at approximately 9:42 p.m. Saturday to the 200 block of North Payson Street after receiving a report of a shooting.

When officers arrived, they found an unidentified adult man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

The victim was taken by medics to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Baltimore Police homicide detectives are investigating the shooting and have not released the victim’s identity.

Anyone with information is asked to contact homicide detectives at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

Key Points

An adult man was fatally shot Saturday night in the 200 block of North Payson Street.
Officers responded around 9:42 p.m. and found the victim with apparent gunshot wounds.
Baltimore Police homicide detectives are seeking information from the public.

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