Woman found shot dead on Chesapeake Avenue as Baltimore homicide probe unfolds
Baltimore, MD – A woman was found shot to death early Saturday morning in South Baltimore, prompting a homicide investigation as detectives work to determine what led to the deadly gunfire.
Just after 1:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Chesapeake Avenue following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered an unidentified female suffering from a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The identity of the victim has not yet been released, and police have not disclosed any suspect information or a possible motive. The street, located in the city’s Southern District, was blocked off as investigators processed the scene for evidence and canvassed the area for witnesses or surveillance footage.
Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation and are urging anyone with information to contact them directly or submit tips anonymously via Metro Crime Stoppers.
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Key Points
- A woman was found shot dead early Saturday on Chesapeake Avenue in South Baltimore
- Officers pronounced the victim dead at the scene; her identity has not yet been released
- Homicide detectives are investigating and asking the public for any information