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Non-Fatal Shooting

3-Year-Old Boy Accidentally Shoots Self in West Baltimore

The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) announced a shooting investigation in the Western District.

On Feb. 12, at approximately 10:29 p.m., Western District officers responded to a residence in the 700 block of Wilbron Avenue for a reported shooting.

Officers located a 3-year-old boy inside, suffering from a gunshot wound to his ankle. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

While investigating the incident, Western District shooting detectives learned the victim accidentally shot himself.

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