Friday afternoon on Baltimore's 4300 block of Furley Avenue turned tense when a 16-year-old boy was shot and rushed to a nearby hospital, according to police. Officers arrived to find the teen with a gunshot wound to his leg. His injuries were described as stable, and the block quickly shifted into a full-blown crime scene as detectives went door to door looking for witnesses and surveillance footage.
What officials say
Officers were called out around 4:16 p.m. on May 15 to the 4300 block of Furley Avenue, where they found the injured teenager, FOX45 reports. He was taken to a nearby hospital and is listed in stable condition. Shooting detectives took over the case and are asking anyone who saw or heard anything to call them at 410-396-2444.
Police seek tips
The Baltimore Police Department is again steering residents toward Metro Crime Stoppers for anonymous tips. The department notes that people can call 1-866-7LOCKUP, submit information online, or use the P3 Tips app. Investigators say this is their main pipeline for leads in shooting cases when neighbors are reluctant to come forward publicly.
Where this fits locally
The nonfatal shooting comes on the heels of a rough stretch for the city. In April, there were four homicides and 29 nonfatal shootings, and local outlets are already tracking multiple shootings in early May. The recent pace has detectives juggling cases, while community leaders are pressing residents to speak up.
As of Friday, police had not announced any arrests in the Furley Avenue case, according to FOX45. Anyone with information, video, or other evidence is urged to call shooting detectives at 410-396-2444 or leave an anonymous tip with Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
