A late-night walk through Otterbein turned into a stickup Wednesday when a 36-year-old man was hit with a BB pellet during an apparent robbery in south Baltimore’s 700 block of Light Street. Police said three people, described as possible juveniles, approached the man, announced a robbery, and displayed what appeared to be a BB gun. One of the suspects fired, striking the victim, before the group ran off on foot. The man was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.
Local television station Fox Baltimore reported that the shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. on April 8 in the 700 block of Light Street, and that the suspects demanded the victim's property before one of them fired and hit him. According to the station, the three suspects fled on foot and the victim was treated at a local hospital for minor injuries.
Police investigating and asking for tips
Southern District detectives are leading the investigation and are asking anyone with information to call 410-396-2499. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP. The Baltimore Police Department lists those reporting options in its newsroom, Baltimore Police Department.
Light Street safety concerns
The Light Street and Federal Hill corridor has been dealing with a run of late-night trouble in recent weeks, from reported gunfire near the bar strip to large dirt-bike groups roaring through and rattling residents and businesses. Hoodline recently reported on gunfire near Light Street, and also covered a dirt-bike surge in the area. Those recurring episodes have fueled fresh concern among business owners and neighbors about weekend crowds spilling into violence.
As of publication, no arrests had been announced in the BB-gun robbery case. Anyone with information or video is urged to contact Southern District detectives at 410-396-2499 or submit an anonymous tip to Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP, as reported by the Baltimore Police Department.
