A 20-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday afternoon in a burst of gunfire near the McDonald's in the 2700 block of West Cold Spring Lane in North Baltimore, according to police. Officers responded shortly before 2:40 p.m., and medics pronounced the 20-year-old dead at the scene. An 18-year-old man and a 32-year-old man were taken to local hospitals with injuries police described as non-life-threatening.
What police say
Detectives said the shooting unfolded near the fast-food restaurant and that officers located all three victims in the 2700 block of West Cold Spring Lane, Fox Baltimore reported. The outlet said homicide detectives were called in to take over the investigation. Police had not announced any arrests in the hours following the shooting.
Police seek tips as investigation continues
The Baltimore Police Department is asking anyone with information to call homicide detectives at 410-396-2100 or submit an anonymous tip to Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP, according to the department's newsroom. Both the Baltimore Police Department and Metro Crime Stoppers provide online portals where community members can send in tips and upload videos that might help investigators.
Cold Spring Lane has seen past violence
The stretch of West Cold Spring Lane where the shooting occurred has been the backdrop for multiple shootings in recent months, a pattern that has caught the attention of residents and local reporters. Coverage that has tracked similar incidents on Cold Spring Lane has run alongside reporting in The Baltimore Banner that highlights citywide trends officials say show long-term declines in violence, even as isolated shootings continue. Neighbors have told local outlets they want more visible patrols and stronger preservation of surveillance footage after incidents.
How the city is responding
Homicide detectives have taken over the case and were canvassing the area for witnesses and surveillance footage, according to CBS Baltimore. Police said the investigation remains active and again urged anyone with information to contact detectives or the tip lines without delay.
