Double shooting injures teens in middle of the day on polk street

Double shooting injures teens in middle of the day on Polk Street

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April 11, 2025
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Gunfire on a Baltimore block left two teenagers injured and detectives working to trace the source of the violence.

BALTIMORE, Md. — A pair of teenage boys were wounded Thursday afternoon in a double shooting on Polk Street in East Baltimore, prompting an investigation by district detectives.

Key Points

  • 15-year-old and 17-year-old males shot in the 2600 block of Polk Street
  • Shooting occurred around 3:27 p.m. on April 10
  • Both victims hospitalized in stable condition

Teen victims suffer extremity wounds

Officers responded to the 2600 block of Polk Street following reports of gunfire shortly before 3:30 p.m. Upon arrival, they found a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old, each suffering from gunshot wounds to the extremities.

Both teens were transported to a nearby hospital and are reported to be in stable condition.

Detectives seek information as investigation continues

Eastern District Shooting detectives have taken over the case. Anyone with information is asked to call 410-396-2433. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Metro Crime Stoppers by calling 1-866-7LOCKUP or visiting their website.

Chris Quigley

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