57-Year-Old Man Shot on Kirk Avenue

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The Baltimore Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in the early morning on Jan. 25. 

According to a news release, patrol officers were called to the 2700 block of Kirk Avenue at approximately 3:04 a.m. for reports of shots being fired, where they found a 57-year-old man suffering from an apparent gunshot to the face. 

The medics took the victim to an area hospital, where he is expected to survive. 

A preliminary investigation revealed that the victim pulled up to a gas station, when he was approached by an unidentified black man armed with a gun. The suspect ordered the victim out of his vehicle, but when the victim refused to exit the vehicle, the suspect shot him in the face. 

Northeast District detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2444 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.