Police crime scene. File photo. — Police crime scene. File Photo.

Man shot on Shields Place as Baltimore police search for answers

Baltimore, MD — A late-night shooting in Baltimore’s Western District left a young man wounded and investigators working to determine what led to the gunfire.

Officers responded around 9:36 p.m. April 27 to the 1500 block of Shields Place after receiving reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, they located a 20-year-old male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he is listed in stable condition.

No suspect information has been released as Western District detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 410-396-2477 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.

Key Points

20-year-old man shot in Baltimore’s Western District
Victim transported to hospital in stable condition
Police investigating with no suspects identified

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