Northwest District Officers Make Arrest in Towanda Avenue Non-Fatal Shooting Case

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On June 13, at approximately 7 a.m., members of the Warrant Apprehension Task Force and Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 43-year-old Wesley Vanhook of Baltimore on the 2400 block of Oswego Avenue.

Detectives believe Vanhook shot a 55-year-old male on the 3700 block of Towanda Avenue on April 22.

Detectives transported Vanhook to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where he was charged with attempted first-degree murder and various handgun violations.

On the morning of the incident, at approximately 10:03 a.m., Northern District officers were dispatched to the 2600 block of Shirley Avenue to investigate a reported shooting.

Once officers arrived, they located a 55-year-old male victim sitting in a vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to face. The victim was transported to an area hospital by medic with non-life-threatening injuries.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was shot on the 3700 block of Towanda Avenue.

Northern District shooting detectives responded to the scene and assumed control over the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Northern District Shooting detectives at 410-396-2455.

Those who wish to remain anonymous can utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP or submit an online text tip to Metro Crime Stoppers by visiting the MCS website

Wesley Vanhook, 43