North Spring Street Mass Shooting Injures Eight, One Fatally

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On Aug. 18, at approximately 8:01 p.m., Eastern District patrol officers responded to the 1300 block of North Spring Street in reference to multiple calls of a reported shooting.

Once there, Baltimore Police Department officers located multiple victims on scene suffering from gunshot wounds. A short time later, additional victims walked into area hospitals seeking treatment for gunshot wounds. Eight total shooting victims were identified by officers.

The victims include a 36-year-old male, a 46-year-old male, a 23-year-old male, a 40-year-old male, a 41-year-old female, a 45-year-old male, a 21-year-old male and a 39-year-old adult male.

Medics arrived at the location and transported the victims to area hospitals, where the 36-year-old male was pronounced deceased. The remaining victims range from critical condition to stable condition.

Homicide detectives responded to the scene and assumed control over the investigation.

Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100. Those who wish to remain anonymous may utilize the Metro Crime Stopper tip line at 1-866-7-LockUp.

Update: The fatal victim has been identified as 36-year-old Anthony Martin.