Shooting on Ruxton Avenue Leaves 3 Injured

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Baltimore Police Department detectives are investigating a shooting Oct. 17 that left three victims injured.

According to a press release, officers were patrolling the area of Smallwood Avenue when they heard gunshots. Officers identified that the shots came from the 1600 block of Ruxton Avenue.

When they searched the location, officers found a 23-year-old male and a 44-year-old male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the body.

The victims were taken to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

A third victim, 22, walked into an area hospital seeking treatment for a gunshot wound.

The victim told officers that he was on the 1600 block of Ruxton Avenue when he was shot.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Western District Shooting detectives at 410-396-2477.

Those who wish to remain anonymous can utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip-line at 1-866-7LOCK-UP. You can also anonymously text a tip by visiting the MCS of Maryland website.