A West Baltimore foot chase tied to a nonfatal shooting ended with a 19-year-old man and a city police officer both needing medical attention on Wednesday, authorities said. The 19-year-old was taken by family members to a local hospital with a gunshot wound to his arm that police described as non-life-threatening. A person of interest was caught after the chase and also hospitalized for injuries, police say, which were sustained during the pursuit, while the officer was treated for a minor hand injury.
What police say
According to WMAR‑2 News, officers responded to the 2000 block of North Bentalou Street at 3:59 p.m. Police told the station that the 19‑year‑old victim was taken to a hospital by family members and treated for non‑life‑threatening gunshot wounds to his arm. A person of interest was taken into custody after a foot pursuit. The report states that the injured officer received treatment for a minor hand injury, and the person of interest was transported to an area hospital for wounds sustained during the chase.
Police requests for tips
Baltimore Police detectives asked anyone with information to call 410‑396‑2477, per the Baltimore Police Department. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 1‑866‑7LOCKUP or submit an online tip through the organization's site. Investigators are specifically asking for any video, photos, or eyewitness accounts that could help them reconstruct how the shooting and subsequent chase unfolded.
Next steps in the investigation
Detectives said they will review physical and electronic evidence and interview witnesses as part of an active investigation. No charges were announced in the initial reporting, and authorities said they will release additional details as their inquiries continue.
