On Wednesday afternoon, the calm on West Caton Avenue was disrupted by the piercing sound of gunfire. According to a statement from the Baltimore Police Department, officers were dispatched around 5:15 p.m. to the 3500 block following reports of a shooting. What they found was a 53-year-old man with gunshot wounds.
First responders quickly took the victim to a nearby hospital for treatment. Southwest District Shooting detectives are now investigating the incident to understand what led to the shooting. The victim's identity hasn't been released yet, and detectives are actively searching for clues and witnesses.
Authorities are now calling on the public to participate in their investigation. Anyone with information that could help them understand the events or identify those responsible is strongly encouraged to come forward. The Baltimore Police has made it possible to leave tips anonymously by contacting detectives at 410-396-2488 or the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
