BALTIMORE, Md. — Two young men were injured Sunday evening in a shooting that unfolded near a busy downtown intersection, just moments after a citizen flagged down a patrolling officer.
Around 6:00 p.m. on June 1, an officer near Light and Lombard Streets was informed of an armed individual nearby. As the officer moved toward the reported area, gunfire rang out. Two victims, a 17-year-old male and a 19-year-old male, were found with gunshot wounds that were determined to be non-life threatening.
The victims were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Both are expected to recover.
Preliminary findings indicate the shooting took place in the unit block of E. Redwood Street, a location just steps from the city’s Inner Harbor.
Detectives pursue leads in downtown Baltimore shooting
Central District Shooting Detectives are leading the investigation and are reviewing evidence and witness statements. No arrests have been made, and a motive has not been confirmed.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 410-396-2411. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP or submit a tip online through the organization’s website.
