What began as a triple shooting investigation in South Baltimore has now become a homicide case after one of the victims succumbed to his injuries
BALTIMORE, Md. — An early morning shooting in South Baltimore has turned into a homicide investigation after a man who was critically wounded during a burst of gunfire on South Hanover Street died from his injuries, police said.
Baltimore Police announced that the unidentified male victim injured in the shooting was pronounced dead after being transported to a hospital. The victim has since been identified as a 41-year-old man.
The shooting occurred at approximately 2:51 a.m. Saturday in the 1000 block of South Hanover Street.
Responding Southern District officers located three men suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, including a 40-year-old man, a 35-year-old man and the 41-year-old victim.
Medics transported all three victims to area hospitals.
Police said the 35-year-old and 40-year-old victims sustained injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
The 41-year-old victim initially suffered life-threatening injuries before later dying at the hospital.
As a result of the death, detectives have upgraded the case from a shooting investigation to a homicide investigation.
No arrests have been announced.
Southern District detectives are continuing to investigate and are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2499 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
Key Points
- A 41-year-old man died after a triple shooting in South Baltimore.
- The shooting occurred around 2:51 a.m. in the 1000 block of South Hanover Street.
- Two other victims, ages 35 and 40, survived with non-life-threatening injuries.
