Man shot dead on East Lanvale Street in Baltimore’s Eastern District
Baltimore, MD — A man was killed Tuesday evening after multiple gunshots rang out in East Baltimore, prompting a homicide investigation now underway by city detectives.
At approximately 5:56 p.m., officers from the Eastern District responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 1500 block of East Lanvale Street. When they arrived, they found an unidentified adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the body.
Medics rushed the victim to a nearby hospital, but he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. His identity has not been released pending next-of-kin notification.
Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation. No suspects or motive have been announced as of Tuesday night, and police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Tips can be submitted directly to homicide detectives at 410-396-2100. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP or via the Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland website.
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Key Points
- A man was found shot multiple times Tuesday on East Lanvale Street and later died at the hospital
- Police were alerted by ShotSpotter and arrived to find the unidentified victim at the scene
- Homicide detectives are investigating and urging the public to share any information