An early‑morning shooting in North Baltimore left a 28‑year‑old man wounded yesterday after gunfire broke the quiet along the 2900 block of Boarman Avenue, police said. Officers found the victim at about 3 a.m., and he was taken to a nearby hospital with injuries that appeared non‑life‑threatening. Northern District detectives are asking neighbors and anyone who might have been in the area to come forward.
Police: Victim Transported, Detectives Seek Tips
According to the Baltimore Police Department, Northern District patrol officers responded to the 2900 block of Boarman Avenue at about 3 a.m. on Feb. 26 and located a 28‑year‑old male suffering from an apparent non‑life‑threatening gunshot wound. The department's media advisory states that officers had the man transported to an area hospital for treatment while detectives began their investigation.
Investigators are now working to piece together what led up to the shooting and who pulled the trigger. Northern District detectives asked anyone with information to call 410‑396‑2455 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1‑866‑7LOCKUP, reminding residents that even small details can help.
How It Was Reported
The incident was reported by FOX45 on Thursday morning, mirroring the department's timeline and location. The station's story by Lexi Nicklaus included the same contact numbers for investigators and a brief description of the scene.
Boarman Avenue Has Seen Other Incidents
Boarman Avenue and nearby blocks have been the site of separate shootings in prior years, local coverage shows. Reporting by WMAR‑2 News previously documented another shooting on a nearby block of Boarman Avenue, underscoring repeated police responses along the corridor.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Northern District detectives at 410‑396‑2455 or to submit an anonymous tip to Metro Crime Stoppers at 1‑866‑7LOCKUP. Authorities say the investigation is active and that more details will be released as they become available.
