Man shot on Ruskin Avenue after midnight as gunfire erupts in Western District
Baltimore, MD – Just after midnight on Monday, a burst of gunfire shattered the quiet on Ruskin Avenue, where a 37-year-old man was found wounded on the sidewalk in the city’s Western District.
The shooting unfolded around 12:46 a.m. on the 2200 block, where patrol officers were already nearby and rushed to the scene after hearing shots ring out. When they arrived, they discovered the man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency responders transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. His current condition has not been released.
No arrests have been made, and a motive for the shooting has not been confirmed. Western District detectives are continuing their investigation and are urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be provided directly to the department or through Metro Crime Stoppers.
This marks another shooting in a series of overnight incidents that have struck Baltimore’s Western District in recent weeks, as police continue efforts to curb violent crime in the area.
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Key Points
- A 37-year-old man was shot on Ruskin Avenue early Monday morning
- The victim was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries
- Investigators are asking the public for information