Senior living facility turns into crime scene after fatal shooting

February 21, 2025
Senior living facility turns into crime scene after fatal shooting
Courtesy of the Baltimore Police Dept

BALTIMORE, M.D. — A 79-year-old man was killed and another victim critically wounded after a shooting inside a senior living facility Thursday morning in Baltimore’s Central District.

Officers responded at approximately 11:07 a.m. to the 100 block of North Central Avenue, where they found two male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. The 79-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while the second victim, a 72-year-old man, was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition.

SWAT teams conducted a sweep of the building and located the suspect, a 65-year-old male resident of the facility.

Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call 410-396-2100. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP or via their website.