Baltimore police say three teenagers have been arrested in connection with an October 2025 shooting in the Central District that wounded a 61-year-old man, and that all three are now facing adult charges. Detectives picked up a 15-year-old and two 16-year-olds at three separate residences across the city. Each teen is charged as an adult with first-degree attempted murder, along with multiple assault and handgun-related counts. The victim was treated at an area hospital and released after receiving care.
Central District Juvenile Attempted Murder Arrests -
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Detectives have arrested 3 juveniles in connection with a shooting that occurred on Oct. 21, 2025, in the 300 blk of W. Lexington St. Investigators arrested one 15 y/o & two 16 y/o.
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Arrests and Charges
Members of the Warrant Apprehension Task Force arrested the three juveniles at separate homes around Baltimore and transported them to the Central Booking Intake Facility. Police say the teens now face attempted first-degree murder charges along with several assault and handgun-related counts, according to a Baltimore Police post on X.
The October Shooting
The case dates back to Oct. 21, 2025, at about 8:06 p.m., when officers on foot patrol near Saratoga and Eutaw streets heard gunfire coming from the 300 block of Lexington Street. Responding officers found a 61-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was taken to an area hospital in stable condition, as outlined by Baltimore Police.
How Juvenile Cases Can Move to Adult Court
Under Maryland law, prosecutors can charge juveniles as adults in certain violent felony cases. That decision shapes whether a case proceeds in adult criminal court and what penalties a suspect may ultimately face. In recent years, Maryland's Juvenile Justice Reform Act and a series of state court rulings have reshaped how juvenile jurisdiction works. The Supreme Court of Maryland walked through those rules in a recent opinion.
How to Help Investigators
Detectives are still asking for the public's help as they continue to investigate the Oct. 21 shooting. Anyone with information is asked to call Central District shooting detectives at 410-396-2411 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCK-UP. Witnesses are encouraged to share any video or photos that might help the case, a request first detailed by Baltimore Police.
