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Two teens shot in Southwest Baltimore

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July 8, 2026

An 18-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman were hospitalized after gunfire erupted late Tuesday night in Southwest Baltimore, police said.

BALTIMORE, Md. — Two 18-year-olds were wounded in a late-night shooting Tuesday in Southwest Baltimore, according to Baltimore Police.

Officers responded at approximately 10:50 p.m. on July 7 to the 100 block of North Poppleton Street after receiving reports of a shooting.

When officers arrived, they found an 18-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

Both victims were transported to area hospitals with injuries that police described as non-life-threatening.

No arrests have been announced.

Southwest District detectives are investigating the shooting and asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2488 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

Key Points

  • An 18-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman were shot in Southwest Baltimore.
  • Both victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to area hospitals.
  • Detectives are investigating, and no arrests have been announced.