Early morning gunfire leaves homicide detectives searching for answers
BALTIMORE, MD — A woman was found suffering from a fatal gunshot wound on a Baltimore street before dawn Friday after officers were called to investigate reported gunfire, launching a homicide investigation with the victim still unidentified.
Northern District patrol officers responded to the 3000 block of Ellerslie Avenue at approximately 3:25 a.m. for a report of shots being fired, according to the Baltimore Police Department.
Officers arrived and discovered an unidentified woman suffering from what police described as an apparent life-threatening gunshot wound.
Medics responded and pronounced the woman dead at the scene.
Police did not provide an estimated age for the victim or release information about her identity.
No information about a possible suspect or what led to the shooting was included in the initial police statement.
Homicide detectives are investigating the killing.
Anyone with information can contact Baltimore Police homicide detectives at 410-396-2100. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.
Key Points
- An unidentified woman was found with a fatal gunshot wound in the 3000 block of Ellerslie Avenue early Friday.
- Officers responded at approximately 3:25 a.m. following a report of gunfire, and medics pronounced the woman dead at the scene.
- Baltimore homicide detectives are investigating, with no suspect information announced in the initial police report.
