March 6, 2026

Baltimore teen rushed to hospital after street shooting

Teen wounded in daytime Baltimore shooting as police search for answers

BALTIMORE, Md. — Police are investigating a daytime shooting that left a 17-year-old injured Tuesday afternoon in West Baltimore.

Officers responded around 2:09 p.m. on March 3 to reports of a shooting in the 2100 block of Westwood Avenue.

When officers arrived, they found a 17-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. Police said the victim was conscious and breathing at the scene.

Officers immediately rendered aid until medics arrived. The teen was transported to a nearby hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.

The shooting is currently under investigation by Western District shooting detectives.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact detectives at 410-396-2477 or submit an anonymous tip to Metro Crime Stoppers.

Key Points

• 17-year-old boy shot Tuesday afternoon in West Baltimore
• Shooting happened in the 2100 block of Westwood Avenue
• Victim transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
• Western District detectives investigating the case