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Elderly woman caught in Baltimore gunfire as man shot in foot

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May 7, 2026

78 year old woman shot in leg as Baltimore gunfire sends second victim to hospital

BALTIMORE, MD — A 78-year-old woman was struck by gunfire in South Baltimore on Wednesday afternoon as police later discovered a second shooting victim had walked into a hospital seeking treatment, authorities said.

Southern District officers responded around 3:03 p.m. May 6 to the 800 block of Seagull Avenue for reports of a shooting.

When officers arrived, police said they found a 78-year-old woman suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg.

The woman was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment.

A short time later, investigators learned a second victim connected to the shooting had arrived at a hospital independently.

Police said the second victim, a 22-year-old man, suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the foot.

Southern District detectives are leading the investigation.

Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact detectives at 410-396-2499 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

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Key Points

• 78-year-old woman shot in leg on Seagull Avenue in Baltimore
• Second victim later walked into hospital with gunshot wound to foot
• Southern District detectives investigating shooting incident

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