Homicide Investigation Underway in Northern District Following Double Shooting

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On July 15, at approximately 9:26 p.m., Northern District patrol officers with the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) responded to the 2800 block of Boarman Avenue for a report of a shooting.

Once there, officers located 40-year-old Shammah Wakes and a 54-year-old male, both suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

The victims were transported to area hospitals where the Wakes later died.

Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.