A 23-year-old woman is in critical condition after a predawn shooting Sunday on the 1800 block of Falls Road in East Baltimore. Officers arrived around 3:15 a.m. to find her suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, police said. Medics took her to a nearby hospital, where she remained listed in critical condition.
What police say
According to FOX45, officers were called to the 1800 block of Falls Road at about 3:15 a.m. on April 12 and found the 23-year-old woman with apparent gunshot wounds. The station reports medics transported her to a local hospital, and that investigators have not released any suspect descriptions.
Police investigation
Baltimore Police Department Eastern District detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2433 or to submit an anonymous tip to Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP, per the Baltimore Police Department. Detectives say nearby surveillance footage, cellphone video, and witness accounts can be critical in cases that start with late-night or early-morning gunfire. No arrests have been announced, and no suspect descriptions have been released as the investigation continues.
City context
The shooting comes as Baltimore continues to see an overall drop in violent crime. The Baltimore Banner reports killings have fallen about 20% in each of the past two years, and that the first three months of 2026 saw 34 homicides, while nonfatal shootings are down roughly 30% year over year. Still, incidents like Sunday’s shooting cut across neighborhoods, and investigators continue to stress how much they rely on community tips. A similar early-April case, involving a walk-in shooting victim on Saint Paul Street, was reported in coverage of a walk-in shooting victim on Saint Paul Street.
How to help
Anyone with information about the Falls Road shooting is asked to call Baltimore Police Eastern District detectives at 410-396-2433 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP. Tips can be submitted anonymously. Officials are especially interested in any surveillance footage or cellphone video from the area. FOX45 reports it will update its coverage as police release new details.
