Bloodshed on Reisterstown Road leaves two men wounded as gunman vanishes
BALTIMORE, Md. — Gunfire tore through a Northwest Baltimore corridor Wednesday night, leaving two men hospitalized and sending one victim fleeing the scene in a desperate drive for help as detectives searched for whoever pulled the trigger.
Patrol officers responded around 9:18 p.m. Wednesday to the 3400 block of Reisterstown Road after reports of a shooting, according to Baltimore Police.
When officers arrived, they found a 21-year-old man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Medics transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment. Police have not released details about his condition.
Investigators later learned a second victim had left the scene after the shooting. Police said a 38-year-old man drove from the 3400 block of Reisterstown Road to the 2400 block of Dukeland Street after suffering a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
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The second victim was also taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Detectives believe both men were wounded during the same shooting incident Wednesday night.
No suspect information has been released, and investigators have not announced any arrests.
Northwest District detectives are asking anyone with information to contact investigators at 410-396-2466 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7-Lockup.
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- Two men were shot Wednesday night near the 3400 block of Reisterstown Road in Northwest Baltimore
- One victim drove himself away from the shooting scene before seeking help on Dukeland Street
- Detectives have not announced arrests and are searching for information about the shooter
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