Two people were wounded Monday evening in a double shooting in the Montebello neighborhood of northeast Baltimore, according to police. A man suffered a gunshot wound to the hand and was listed in stable condition, while a woman walked into a hospital with multiple gunshot injuries and was also reported to be in stable condition.
What police say
Officers first responded around 7:05 p.m. after a shooting victim walked into a nearby hospital, and a second victim arrived shortly afterward. The shooting happened on the 2000 block of East 32nd Street. The man had been shot in the hand and the woman had multiple gunshot wounds to her body, details that were reported by FOX45.
Investigation and tips
Shooting detectives have opened an investigation and asked anyone with information to contact Northeast District detectives at 410-396-2444. The Baltimore Police Department's newsroom posts media advisories and district contact lines for shooting investigations, and those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Metro Crime Stoppers, according to the Baltimore Police Department.
Violence in context
This incident is one of several nonfatal shootings reported across the city in recent weeks, reflecting a pattern of frequent firearm incidents even as homicide numbers showed a modest decline early this month. Recent reporting and city data cited by CBS Baltimore show mixed trends in homicides and nonfatal shootings through early June.
Detectives continue to investigate as authorities seek tips and witnesses. Anyone with information can contact Northeast District shooting detectives at 410-396-2444 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP. Hoodline will update this story if officials release more details or make arrests.
