Man found shot in head dead on baltimore street

Man found shot in head dead on Baltimore street

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March 26, 2026
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Deadly shooting leaves man killed on city block in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD — A man was found fatally shot in the head on a Baltimore street Wednesday evening, prompting a homicide investigation, officials said.

The deadly violence unfolded around 7:47 p.m. in the 1200 block of Rossiter Avenue, where officers responded to reports of a shooting.

When police arrived, they discovered an unidentified male suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.

Medics pronounced the victim dead at the scene.

Homicide detectives quickly took over the investigation as authorities began working to identify the victim and determine what led to the fatal shooting.

No information about a suspect or motive has been released.

Investigators are urging anyone with information to come forward as they piece together the circumstances surrounding the killing.

Anyone with details is asked to contact Baltimore Police Homicide Detectives at 410-396-2100.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Metro Crime Stoppers by calling 1-866-7LOCKUP or online.

Key Points

  • Man found shot in the head on Rossiter Avenue in Baltimore
  • Victim pronounced dead at the scene
  • Homicide detectives investigating with no suspects identified
Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley

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