Gunfire leaves one dead and another wounded on Baltimores north side
Baltimore, MD – A burst of gunfire shattered the calm of a north Baltimore neighborhood late Friday night, leaving one man dead and another injured as detectives worked through the hours to determine what sparked the violence.
Officers were dispatched at approximately 9:02 p.m. to the 600 block of Woodbourne Avenue following reports of a shooting. At the scene, a 36-year-old man was found suffering from a gunshot wound.
While canvassing the surrounding area, officers located a second male with a gunshot wound. That individual, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigators later determined the shooting occurred in the 500 block of Sheridan Avenue, a short distance from where the initial call for service was received. The injured 36-year-old man was transported to an area hospital, where he was treated for injuries described as non-life-threatening.
Homicide detectives responded and assumed control of the investigation as evidence was collected and the area was secured. No suspect information has been released, and the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Homicide Detectives at 410-396-2100. Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP or submit a tip through the Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland website.
Key Points
- One unidentified man was pronounced dead at the scene after a north Baltimore shooting
- A 36-year-old man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening gunshot injuries
- Detectives are asking the public for information as the investigation continues