A 61-year-old man is recovering in the hospital after being shot in southeast Baltimore on Thursday evening, the latest burst of gunfire on a troubled stretch of N. Montford Avenue.
Scene and response
Officers were called to the 400 block of N. Montford Avenue around 7:53 p.m. Thursday for a reported shooting, according to FOX45. When Southeast District detectives arrived, they found the 61-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body.
Medics took him to a nearby hospital, where he was listed in stable condition, police said.
Detectives ask for tips
Southeast District detectives are asking anyone with information about the shooting to call them at 410-396-2422, according to the Baltimore Police Department. Those who want to stay anonymous can contact Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland at 1-866-7LOCKUP or submit a tip through the organization's website.
Block's recent history and citywide context
The 400 block of N. Montford has seen multiple shootings in recent years, including a previous nonfatal shooting on the same block. At the same time, city officials and local outlets say Baltimore's Group Violence Reduction Strategy has helped drive overall homicide and nonfatal shooting numbers down this year, a trend documented by WBAL.
Anyone with information about Thursday night's shooting is asked to call Southeast District detectives at 410-396-2422 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP. Tips can be submitted anonymously. Detectives are still investigating and have not released any information about possible suspects or a motive.
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