A 43-year-old man has died after a late-night shooting in northwest Baltimore, marking another deadly incident along a stretch of West Belvedere Avenue that residents know all too well.
Police said officers were called to the 3700 block of West Belvedere Avenue around 10:18 p.m. on March 31, where they found the man suffering from what they described as an apparent life-threatening gunshot wound. Medics rushed him to a nearby hospital, but he later died.
What police said
According to Fox Baltimore, responding officers located the 43-year-old man on the 3700 block with an apparent life-threatening wound. Homicide detectives have taken over the case and are asking anyone who saw or heard anything to come forward.
Two victims and a recovered handgun
WMAR2 News reports that officers were initially called to an area hospital for a walk-in shooting victim. From there, investigators determined that two people appeared to have been shot on the 3700 block of West Belvedere. The male victim later died, and officers recovered a handgun inside his car, according to the outlet.
A block with a history
The 3700 block of West Belvedere has been tied to multiple shootings in recent years, a pattern that has not gone unnoticed by neighbors or crime watchers. Baltimore Witness has tracked several past shootings along the corridor, underscoring long-running concerns about safety in the area.
How to help detectives
Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information about this latest shooting to call 410-396-2100. Tipsters can also contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP. Police say tips and video can be submitted anonymously and may help identify suspects or shed light on what led up to the gunfire.
