Last night, a young man was hospitalized following a shooting incident in Baltimore's Central District. The 20-year-old male victim, who has not been named, was admitted to a local hospital with a gunshot wound to his upper body. Baltimore Police report that he is currently in critical but stable condition.
The shooting occurred around 7:50 p.m. on the 600 block of West Franklin Street. Central District patrol officers found the victim as he sought immediate treatment. The investigation into the cause and circumstances of the violence is ongoing, led by Central District Shooting detectives.
Authorities are asking the public for information about the shooting, which could help solve the case and prevent future incidents. Anyone with details is urged to contact Central District Shooting detectives at 410-396-2411. For those wanting to stay anonymous, tips can be reported via the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP or through their website.
