Early Friday evening, gunfire broke out on the 1200 block of North Potomac Street in Baltimore, leaving two teenage boys wounded and rushed to a nearby hospital, according to police. The victims, ages 15 and 17, were reported in stable condition after the shooting, which officers say was called in around 5:39 p.m.
Police response and investigation
Responding officers found both teens suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and got them to medical care, local station reports note. Detectives have since taken over the case and are asking anyone who saw or heard anything to come forward, as reported by FOX45.
How to submit tips
People who want to stay anonymous can contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP or use the group’s online tip form, per Metro Crime Stoppers. Southeast District detectives also list a direct line at 410-396-2422 on the Baltimore Police Department’s site, which investigators say is the best way to share video, photos, or other evidence. Anyone with footage, images, or information tied to the shooting is urged to reach out so detectives can follow up.
Neighborhood context
North Potomac Street has seen previous shootings and police responses in recent years, a reminder of how a single burst of violence can ripple across nearby blocks. City reporting shows that homicides have dropped to lower levels this year, even as nonfatal shootings continue, and officials are keeping money flowing into community violence intervention programs, according to analysis from Baltimore Brew.
Police have not announced any arrests in connection with Friday’s shooting, and the investigation remains active. Anyone with information is asked to contact Southeast District detectives at 410-396-2422 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
