BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – A teenager was injured early this morning in a Western Baltimore shooting.
A Shot Spotter alert led Western District patrol officers to the scene of a shooting in the 2600 block of West Mosher Street early Monday morning, where they found an 18-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the back.
The incident, reported at approximately 3:17 a.m., saw the officers administering immediate first aid to the victim by applying a seal to his wound. He was then rushed to a local hospital for treatment.
Western District Shooting detectives have taken charge of the investigation, seeking any information that could lead to an understanding of the events that transpired.
The Baltimore Police Department is urging anyone with information to contact Western District detectives at 410-396-2477. Additionally, individuals who wish to provide information anonymously can use the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP, or submit tips via text through the Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland website.