Baltimore teen shooter apprehended by police

Baltimore Teen Shooter Apprehended by Police

Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Police have apprehended Devonte Lassiter in connection with the shooting of a 16-year-old girl during a physical altercation last month. The incident occurred near South Broadway at Thames Street in the Central District on June 8.

Lassiter was taken into custody by Warrant Apprehension Detectives at a residence on the 4300 block of Park Heights Avenue. The arrest was made without incident. Noted as a repeat violent offender, Lassiter has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and is now held at the Central Booking Intake Facility without bail.

Baltimore teen shooter apprehended by police
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The arrest follows intensive investigations into the events leading up to the shooting.

Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley

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