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By
Baltimore Witness staff
- October 23, 2023
Daily Stories
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Juveniles
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Non-Fatal Shooting
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Shooting
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Victims
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On Oct. 20, at approximately 2:51 p.m., Southern District patrol officers responded to the 3700 block of 5th Street to investigate the reported discharge of a firearm.
Once at the location, Baltimore Police Department officers located an 18-year-old male victim and a 16-year-old female victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the left shoulder and right arm. Officers also located another 18-year-old male victim a short time later on the 600 block of Washburn Avenue suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the left shoulder area. All three victims were transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the shooting took place inside a home on the 3700 block of 5th Street. The third victim ran to Washburn Avenue where he was located. All three victims are being uncooperative at this time.
Southern District Shooting detectives responded to the scene and assumed control of the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Southern District Shooting detectives at 410-396-2499.
Those who wish to remain anonymous may utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP. You may also submit an anonymous online text tip to Metro Crime Stoppers by visiting the MCS website.