Robbery turns violent as three victims shot in baltimore
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Robbery turns violent as three victims shot in Baltimore

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January 21, 2026
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Three injured in early morning shooting during robbery in South Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD — Three people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting tied to a robbery in the early hours of Tuesday morning in the city’s Southern District, according to Baltimore Police.

Officers responded at around 4:56 a.m. on January 20 after two victims — a 41-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman — arrived at a local hospital with gunshot wounds. A third victim, a 29-year-old woman, was later located at a separate area hospital, also suffering from a gunshot wound. All three victims are expected to survive.

Preliminary investigation revealed the shooting occurred during a robbery in the 2400 block of Westport Street. Police have not released details about a suspect or whether any arrests have been made.

Southern District detectives are handling the investigation and are asking anyone with information to call 410-396-2499. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

Key Points
• Three victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a robbery-related shooting in South Baltimore
• Victims, including two women and one man, were treated at separate hospitals
• Police are urging anyone with information to contact Southern District detectives or Crime Stoppers

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