Western District Shooting Investigation
On Aug.15 at approximately 3:26 p.m., Baltimore Police Department Western District Officers responded to 400 block of W. Lafayette Avenue in reference to a ShotSpotter alert and a call of a reported shooting.
Once on scene, officers located a 24-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to area hospitals, where he is listed in critical condition. Due to the severity of the victim’s injuries, Homicide Detectives responded to the scene.
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact Detectives at 410-396-2100. Those who wish to remain anonymous may utilize the Metro Crime Stopper tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP. You may also submit an anonymous online text tip to Metro Crime Stoppers by visiting the MCS website.