Fire station becomes refuge after south baltimore shooting

Fire station becomes refuge after South Baltimore shooting

February 13, 2026
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Robbery shooting suspect nabbed in Southern District attempted murder case

BALTIMORE, MD — A 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after a robbery in South Baltimore left a 36-year-old man shot and seeking help at a nearby fire station.

The shooting occurred at approximately 6:18 a.m. Tuesday in the 4000 block of 5th Avenue. According to Baltimore Police, the victim was shot during the course of a robbery.

After being wounded, the 36-year-old man walked to a fire station in the 400 block of Maude Avenue, where police were notified. Officers responding to the scene located the victim suffering from an apparent non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

The following day, Southern District patrol officers arrested Preston Freeman, 31, in the 3900 block of 5th Street without incident.

Fire station becomes refuge after south baltimore shooting
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Freeman was transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility and charged with Attempted Murder in connection with the shooting.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Key Points

  • A 36-year-old man was shot during a robbery in the 4000 block of 5th Avenue
  • The victim walked to a fire station on Maude Avenue for help
  • Preston Freeman, 31, was arrested and charged with Attempted Murder
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