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Man found shot to death after late night gunfire erupts in East Baltimore

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May 7, 2026

East Baltimore shooting leaves unidentified man dead

BALTIMORE, MD — A man was found fatally shot on a Baltimore street late Wednesday night after police responded to reports of gunfire in the city’s Eastern District, authorities said.

Eastern District patrol officers were called around 11:25 p.m. May 6 to the 1800 block of Durham Street for reports of shots fired.

When officers arrived, police said they discovered an unidentified adult male suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

Medics responded to the scene and pronounced the victim dead.

Authorities have not yet released the victim’s identity.

Baltimore homicide detectives are investigating the killing and are asking anyone with information to contact investigators at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

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Key Points

• Man found fatally shot on Durham Street in Baltimore
• Officers responded after reports of gunfire late Wednesday night
• Homicide detectives investigating deadly shooting

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