Just before midnight on August 7, a 17-year-old boy was found suffering from a gunshot wound after he walked into a local hospital. The Baltimore Police Department reported that the incident occurred in the 2400 block of Lakeview Avenue. As detectives continue to piece together the events leading up to the shooting, they are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The victim, whose identity remains confidential due to his age, is the latest in a string of violent incidents that have troubled the Western District. According to the media advisory released by the Baltimore Police, officers responded to the hospital at approximately 11:50 p.m.
Currently, the condition of the teenager is not publicized, and further details about the nature of his injuries are being withheld. The Western District detectives handling the case are calling for witnesses or anyone with relevant information to make contact via their direct line at 410-396-2477 or anonymously through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-8667Lockup.
