Early this morning, a man was injured following a shooting in Baltimore's Southwest District. According to a media advisory from the Baltimore Police Department, the 54-year-old victim arrived at a local hospital with a graze wound to his head after being involved in an altercation that escalated on the 2100 block of Wilkens Avenue.
The shooting occurred around 1:35 a.m., prompting the Southwest District patrol officers to respond to the emergency room where the man sought treatment. Detectives are pursuing witnesses of a physical fight that turned violent, with the hopes that more light can be shed on the circumstances leading up to the gun being fired. Authorities have not released detailed information on the altercation or the parties involved.
Investigators are actively seeking information and have urged the public to come forward with any details that might assist in resolving the case. The Baltimore Police Department's Southwest District detectives can be reached at 410-396-2488. Additionally, Metro Crime Stoppers is an option for those wishing to remain anonymous, offering a contact number at 1-866-7Lockup for tips that could contribute to their investigation efforts.
