ShotSpotter sparks hunt after Baltimore man blasted in the leg

Man injured in overnight Eastern District shooting, police investigating

by Chris Quigley
Shotspotter sparks hunt after baltimore man blasted in the leg - photo licensed by shore news network.

BALTIMORE, Md. — A 42-year-old man was shot early Sunday morning in Baltimore’s Eastern District, police said, following a ShotSpotter alert that led officers to multiple locations.

At approximately 12:10 a.m., officers responded to the 2400 block of Sherwood Avenue after receiving a ShotSpotter notification. Upon arrival, they found evidence of a shooting but no victim at the scene.

Shortly after, officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of Harford Road, where they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. His injury is believed to be non-life-threatening.

The connection between the two locations is under investigation, and no suspect information has been released.

Police ask for information in Harford Road shooting

Eastern District detectives are investigating and ask anyone with details to call 410-396-2433. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP or online via the MCS website.