Police lights at crime scene. Stock-File Photo

Police lights at crime scene. Stock-File Photo

Man shot in head and killed in early morning Baltimore shooting

BALTIMORE, Md. — A man was killed in an early morning shooting in Southeast Baltimore, prompting a homicide investigation.

Officers responded around 4:30 a.m. on March 21 to the 700 block of North Port Street after reports of a shooting.

When they arrived, police found an unidentified male suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.

The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Homicide detectives responded to the scene and have taken over the investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Baltimore Police Homicide Detectives at 410-396-2100.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP or online.

Key Points

Man found shot in the head in Southeast Baltimore
Victim pronounced dead at hospital after early morning shooting
Homicide detectives investigating and seeking information

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