Last night, a shooting in the Northern District of Baltimore left one man hospitalized. This incident prompted an immediate response from local law enforcement at about 10:03 p.m., patrol officers were called to the 3500 block of Cottage Avenue following reports of gunshots. Shortly after the incident, a 34-year-old male victim made his way to an area hospital, suffering from a gunshot wound to his right thigh, the Baltimore Police Department reported.
The man, whose identity has not been unveiled by the police, is now stable. The authorities arrived at the hospital and found the victim, who was quickly given medical attention for the gunshot injury. Detectives from the Northern District Shooting Division took over the situation to dig deeper into what unfolded and possibly bring those responsible to justice.
As the detectives piece together the events that led to this shooting, the Baltimore Police are reaching out to the public for assistance. They urge anyone with any information to step forward and contact the Northern District Shooting detectives directly at 410-396-2455.
Other confidential avenues are available for those who prefer not to disclose their identity. Tips can be submitted anonymously through the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP or online over the secure MCS website.
