Gunfire on a Northwest Baltimore block sent an 18-year-old man to the hospital on Dec. 9, 2025, police said. Officers were called around 7:42 p.m. to the 3000 block of Ridgewood Avenue, where they found the victim with a gunshot wound to his hand. He was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and a person of interest was detained at the scene.
Police: Suspect Arrested and Charged
According to the Baltimore Police Department, 18-year-old Delvon Bryant of Baltimore County was arrested after a brief foot pursuit and taken to the Central Booking Intake Facility. Detectives charged Bryant with attempted first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault, and multiple handgun violations. Police say the investigation is still active and have not released a possible motive.
What Happened at the Scene
WBFF reported that officers responded to calls about gunfire in the 3000 block of Ridgewood Avenue around 7:42 p.m., where they found the 18-year-old with a gunshot wound to his hand and arranged for him to be taken to an area hospital. As WBFF noted, officers initially detained a person of interest at the scene before the later arrest.
Investigation and How to Help
Northwest District detectives are leading the investigation and are asking anyone with information to call 410-396-2466 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by text through the Metro Crime Stoppers website, according to the Baltimore Police Department. Authorities said additional processing and charging decisions will move through the city’s criminal justice system as the case develops.
