The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) announced a shooting investigation in the Western District.
On May 27, at approximately 3:59 p.m., Western District officers responded to a residence on the 2000 block of N. Bentalou Street in reference to a reported shooting.
Once on scene, officers learned that a shooting victim had been transported to an area hospital by family members. Officers responded to the hospital and observed a 23-year-old man being treated for non-life threatening gunshot wounds to his arm.
The victim was originally reported to be 19 years old.
Officers then took Michael Thornton, 56, into custody after a brief foot pursuit. Thornton was transported to an area hospital for injuries. He was then transported to the Central Booking & Intake Facility, where he was charged with attempted first-degree murder and handgun violations.
One officer suffered a minor injury to his hand during the incident, police say.
