Two young males, aged 22 and 15, were admitted to a local hospital yesterday with gunshot wounds following a shooting incident in the 3000 block of Ridgewood Avenue. The Baltimore Police Department reported that Northwest District patrol officers arrived at the hospital around 4:44 p.m. to investigate the situation after the victims sought treatment.
Both individuals are now listed in stable condition, and detectives from the Northwest District Shooting Unit are currently leading the investigation. Details around the events that led to the shooting remain sparse, but police are seeking information from any potential witnesses or parties with knowledge of the incident.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is encouraged to contact the Northwest District Shooting detectives directly at 410-396-2466. For those who prefer to remain anonymous, the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line is available at 1-866-7LOCKUP, along with the option to submit a tip online through the Metro Crime Stoppers website, accessible on the Metro Crime Stoppers webpage.
Community engagement plays a pivotal role in resolving such violent occurrences, and the Baltimore Police Department is earnestly requesting the public's assistance. As the investigation progresses, updates are expected to be provided by the police department.
