On June 10, at approximately 5:05 p.m., Southwest District patrol officers with the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) responded to the 2000 block of Ashton Street to investigate a reported shooting.
Once at the location, officers located an unidentified male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was transported to an area hospital. Despite life-saving measures, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased a short time later.
Southwest District shooting detectives responded to the scene and assumed control over the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Southwest District shooting detectives at 410-396-2488.
Those who wish to remain anonymous can utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP. You can also submit an anonymous online text tip to Metro Crime Stoppers by visiting the MCS website.
