A 17-year-old boy was shot in the leg Sunday afternoon in Southeast Baltimore, sending officers scrambling to pin down where the gunfire actually happened as detectives launched an investigation, police said.
What police say
Officers responded around 1:24 p.m. Sunday to the 2700 block of Beryl Avenue, where they found the teen suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, and Southeast District shooting detectives opened an investigation, according to FOX45.
How to help investigators
Police later told reporters the shooting may actually have taken place on the 1100 block of North Lakewood Avenue, and detectives are now sorting out the exact scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact Southeast District shooting detectives at 410-396-2422. Tipsters who want to remain anonymous can call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP or submit an anonymous tip online, according to the Baltimore Police Department.
Block history and local context
The 1100 block of North Lakewood Avenue has seen gunfire before, including a 2014 shooting involving a teenager that resulted in an arrest, as reported by WBALTV. Local outlets have also been tracking multiple teen-involved shootings across the city this month, a pattern reflected in recent teen shootings coverage.
