Pre-dawn gunfire sent a 28-year-old man to the hospital early Saturday after a shooting on the 3400 block of Fairmount Avenue in Southeast Baltimore. Officers found the man with apparent gunshot wounds to his lower body and transported him to an area hospital, where he was listed in stable condition, according to WCBM.
What police said
Officers responded on June 13 at about 4:54 a.m. for reports of gunfire on the 3400 block of Fairmount Avenue, WCBM reported. When they arrived, they found the 28-year-old victim and called in medics, who took him to the hospital for treatment. According to the outlet, Southeast District shooting detectives responded to the scene and assumed control of the investigation.
Investigation and public appeal
Per the Baltimore Police Department, Southeast District shooting detectives routinely lead investigations like this and are asking anyone with information to contact investigators at 410-396-2422. The department notes that those who prefer to stay anonymous can call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP or submit a tip online through its website.
How this fits locally
The Fairmount Avenue shooting came on the heels of other recent incidents in the Southeast District. The night before, officers processing a nearby crime scene were reported just a short distance away, and local broadcasters have recently covered similar early-morning shootings across the district. Those patterns have kept Southeast detectives busy canvassing blocks, collecting evidence, and asking residents for any video or witness information.
How to help
Anyone with tips about Saturday’s shooting is asked to contact Southeast District shooting detectives at 410-396-2422 or call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP. Anonymous online tips can be submitted through Metro Crime Stoppers' website, per the Baltimore Police Department and local reporting. Police say they will release updates if detectives identify suspects or make arrests.
