One Teen Dead, Another Injured in Western District Shooting

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On May 25, 2024, at around 3:42 p.m., Baltimore Police Department officers responded to the 900 block of North Dukeland Street to investigate a ShotSpotter alert.

Upon arrival, officers observed a 17-year-old Denzel Johnson suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. Upon further canvassing, officers located a 15-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. Both victims were transported to an area hospital, where the Johnson was pronounced deceased and the 15-year-old is being treated for his injury. 

Homicide detectives responded and assumed control over this investigation.

Anyone with any information may contact them at 410-396-2100. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP or submit an anonymous text tip by visiting the MCS website.

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