BALTIMORE, MD. – Gunfire erupted outside a Baltimore Police Department station early Wednesday, sending officers rushing from the building to find an 18-year-old woman suffering from a graze gunshot wound.
Officers were inside the Northeast District station in the 1800 block of Argonne Drive at approximately 12:05 a.m. when they heard shots being fired outside, according to Baltimore Police. They responded and located the wounded woman.
The 18-year-old was treated at the scene but declined transportation to a hospital for additional treatment. Northeast District detectives determined during their preliminary investigation that the shooting stemmed from a verbal dispute that escalated, police said.
Key Points
- Baltimore police officers heard gunfire outside the Northeast District station shortly after midnight Wednesday.
- An 18-year-old woman was found suffering from a graze gunshot wound and declined hospital transportation.
- Detectives believe a verbal dispute escalated into the shooting and are seeking information from the public.
Officers Hear Gunshots From Inside Police Station
The unusual circumstances put officers close to the scene when the gunfire broke out.
Baltimore Police said officers inside the Northeast District heard the shots coming from outside the station on Argonne Drive and immediately responded.
They discovered the 18-year-old victim suffering from a graze wound. She received treatment at the scene but refused further treatment at a hospital, according to police.
Investigators did not identify the woman or disclose where on her body she was wounded.
Detectives Say Verbal Dispute Escalated
Northeast District detectives took over the investigation and determined that the shooting followed a verbal dispute, according to the department.
Police did not identify a suspect in Wednesday morning’s advisory or say whether investigators had established who fired the gun. No arrest was announced.
The department also did not provide additional information about what sparked the dispute or whether the victim and shooter knew one another.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Northeast District detectives at 410-396-2444. Anonymous information can also be provided through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
Where did the Baltimore shooting happen?
The shooting occurred outside the Baltimore Police Department’s Northeast District station in the 1800 block of Argonne Drive.
Was the 18-year-old woman seriously injured?
Police said she suffered a graze gunshot wound, received treatment at the scene and declined transportation to a hospital.
What led to the shooting?
Baltimore police said detectives learned that the shooting stemmed from a verbal dispute that escalated. No further details about the dispute were released.
Sources: Baltimore Police Department media advisory, Sept. 2, 2026.
