Teen girl in critical condition after Harlem Avenue shooting in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD — A 16-year-old girl is fighting for her life after being shot while riding in a vehicle in Southwest Baltimore on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Officers responded just after 3:16 p.m. on September 30 to the 3700 block of Harlem Avenue for reports of gunfire. Shortly afterward, a vehicle arrived at a nearby hospital with the wounded teen inside.
Police said the victim had been struck in the upper body when someone opened fire on the vehicle she was in. The driver rushed her to the hospital, where she remains listed in critical condition.
Southwest District shooting detectives are leading the investigation. No suspects have been identified, and the motive remains unclear.
Anyone with information is urged to call Southwest District Shooting detectives at 410-396-2488 or submit tips anonymously through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP or online.
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Key Points
- A 16-year-old girl was shot in the upper body Tuesday while riding in a vehicle on Harlem Avenue
- The driver transported her directly to a hospital, where she is in critical condition
- Detectives are investigating and asking for tips through Metro Crime Stoppers
