Yesterday morning, residents of the 700 block of East 22nd Street in Baltimore's Eastern District woke to the sound of gunfire. According to the Baltimore Police Department, officers were called to the scene at approximately 4:47 a.m. following a report of a shooting incident.
Upon arrival, the officers discovered a 58-year-old male victim with what appeared to be a gunshot wound. The man, whose identity was not released, was promptly transported to a nearby hospital, where he is expected to make a recovery. The investigation into this shooting is actively underway, with Eastern District detectives taking the lead and urging the community to come forward with any relevant information.
While details regarding the circumstances that led to this violent incident remain scarce, the Baltimore Police Department has called upon the public's assistance. Individuals with knowledge about the shooting are encouraged to contact the Eastern District detectives directly at 410-396-2433. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be submitted to Metro Crime Stoppers by calling 1-866-7Lockup.
