Investigation Underway Following Fatal Shooting on Pennsylvania Avenue

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On June 29, at approximately 10:19 p.m., officers with the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) responded to the 1500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue to investigate a call for a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers followed medics transporting 39-year-old Steven Johnson suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds to the University of Maryland Medical Center Shock Trauma. Despite life-saving measures, the victim was pronounced deceased a short time later.

Central District homicide detectives responded and assumed control over this investigation.

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