East Baltimore was the scene of a mid-morning shooting incident yesterday that left one man hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the leg. As reported by Fox Baltimore, officers from the Baltimore Police Department were called to the 2200 block of East North Avenue at around 10:31 a.m., where they discovered a 33-year-old male victim.
The injured man was promptly transported to a local hospital following the shooting and was listed in stable condition. The investigation, under the purview of the Eastern District Shooting detectives, is ongoing as authorities look into the circumstances surrounding the event. Witnesses or those with information are encouraged to come forward. They may contact the detectives directly at 410-396-2433 or anonymously through Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP, as well as by submitting an online text tip on the Metro Crime Stoppers website.
According to further details provided by Baltimore Witness, the Eastern District shooting detectives have taken control of the investigation following the incident. The man—the victim of the shooting—is expected to survive the injuries sustained. Local residents have been asked to aid the police in their search for answers by sharing any relevant information they may have about the shooting.
