On Feb. 20, at approximately 2:20 p.m., Southern District patrol officers responded to an area hospital for a walk-in shooting investigation.
Once at the hospital, officers located a 13-year-old male victim who was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the left inner thigh. He was being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was shot while on the 1300 block of Hollins Street. He was transported to an area hospital by a family member.
Southern District Shooting detectives responded to the scene and assumed control over the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Southern District Shooting detectives at 410-396-2499.
Those who wish to remain anonymous can utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip-line at 1-866-7LOCK-UP. You can also anonymously text a tip by visiting the MCS of Maryland website.
