Shooting at Homeless Encampment Kills 1

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The Baltimore Police Department is investigating a shooting at a homeless encampment on Nov. 16 on W. Patapsco Avenue.

A news release states that officers were called to the 100 block of W. Patapsco Avenue around 1:35 p.m. on Tuesday and found an unidentified man with a gunshot wound.

Medics pronounced the victim dead at the scene.

To report any information, call detectives at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7lockup.

This marks the third reported shooting on W. Patapsco Avenue since August, including a homicide and a non-fatal shooting.