Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, Another Injured

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The Baltimore Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on the 1800 block of E. Lafayette Avenue on July 5. 

According to a press release, officers found an adult man with multiple gunshot wounds at around 3:45 p.m. He was pronounced dead on the scene by medics.

A second victim, also an adult man, was reported walking into a local hospital. He was immediately taken into surgery for a gunshot wound. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 410-396-2100. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact the Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7lockup. Anonymous texts can also be submitted to the MCS of Maryland website.