Quiet block turns into crime scene in late-night baltimore shooting

Quiet block turns into crime scene in late-night Baltimore shooting

BALTIMORE, Md. — A 33-year-old man was hospitalized late Thursday after he was shot in Baltimore’s Northern District just before midnight.

Officers responded around 11:57 p.m. to the 5000 block of Park Heights Avenue following a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they located the man with an apparent gunshot wound.

Emergency crews transported the victim to a local hospital. His injuries were described as non-life-threatening.

No suspects have been named, and authorities have not provided details on a motive. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear.

The block where the incident occurred is a residential area near several local businesses and has seen previous reports of gun-related incidents.

Investigation remains active in Northern District shooting

Detectives from the Northern District are investigating and are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2455. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

The investigation remains open, and police have not confirmed whether the victim was targeted or if the shooting was random.

No other injuries were reported in connection with the incident. Police did not indicate if additional patrols would be deployed in the area.

The case is active as investigators continue gathering leads and reviewing surveillance from surrounding properties.

Chris Quigley

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