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By
Baltimore Witness staff
- June 14, 2023
Attempted Murder
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Daily Stories
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Non-Fatal Shooting
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Shooting
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Suspects
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Victims
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On June 13, at approximately 11:11 p.m., Southwest District patrol officers responded to the 700 block of Poplar Grove Street in reference to a ShotSpotter alert.
Once there, Baltimore Police Department officers were advised of a possible armed person inside an apartment in that block.
After a temporary barricade, 23-year-old Cornelius Williams of Baltimore was taken into custody in the 700 block of Poplar Grove Street without incident.
Officers located a 57-year-old male at the location, suffering from an apparent non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
Williams was transported to Central Booking Intake Facility, where he has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and various handgun violations.
Southwest District detectives are continuing to investigate this incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact investigators at 410-396-2488 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.