Man shot before sunrise in east baltimore as police hunt shooter

Man shot in the thigh after overnight gunfire sets off ShotSpotter in East Baltimore

Baltimore, MD – A 40-year-old man was rushed to the hospital early Monday after a burst of gunfire triggered a ShotSpotter alert in East Baltimore, prompting a fast police response to a residential block just before dawn.

Around 3:35 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of Ensor Street following the activation of the city’s gunshot detection system. When they arrived on scene, they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the thigh. Medics transported him to a nearby hospital where he was listed in stable condition.

Investigators from the Eastern District Shooting unit responded and took over the case. The motive behind the shooting has not been determined, and no arrests have been made.

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact Eastern District Shooting detectives at 410-396-2433. Anonymous tips can be submitted via the Metro Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-866-7LOCKUP or through their official website.

The incident adds to a string of early-morning shootings across Baltimore this month, many detected through the city’s ShotSpotter technology.

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Key Points

Man shot in the thigh early Monday on Ensor Street after ShotSpotter alert
Victim transported to the hospital and is in stable condition
Detectives are investigating and asking for anonymous tips from the public

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