40-Year-Old Shot In Hand After Being Held at Gunpoint

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The Baltimore Police Department is investigating a shooting in the morning hours on Feb. 27.

According to the news release, patrol officers responded to an area hospital for reports of a walk-in shooting at approximately 10:30 a.m., where they found a 40-year-old man seeking treatment for an apparent non-life threatening gunshot to the hand.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was walking in the area of Belair Road and Chesterfield Avenue when the victim was approached by two unidentified suspects who pointed a gun at him.

Trying to protect himself, the victim said he pushed the gun away from himself and fled for safety, shortly afterward the victim noticed the gunshot wound to the hand.

Anyone with information is urged to contact. Northeast District Shooting detectives at 410-396-2444 or the anonymous number at 1-866-7LOCK-UP.