Baltimore police say Northern District detectives have arrested 42-year-old Dazsawn Elliot in connection with a June shooting on York Road that left a 39-year-old man critically injured. Elliot was taken into custody without incident on July 15 and is charged with attempted first‑degree murder, according to law-enforcement notices. The shooting happened on June 5 in the 4500 block of York Road, where the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital and listed in critical but stable condition.
Northern District Attempted Murder Arrest
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Baltimore City detectives have arrested 42-year-old Dazsawn Elliot from Baltimore in connection with a shooting that occurred in the Northern District.
Elliot was wanted for a shooting that injured a 39-year-old man on June 5, 2026, in… pic.twitter.com/EwmejUk7IJ
Baltimore Police said in a post on X that Elliot, a 42-year-old Baltimore resident, was arrested without incident on July 15 and taken to the Central Booking Intake Facility. Detectives are still working the case, and authorities have not released a possible motive or said whether they are looking for additional suspects.
What Happened On York Road
Baltimore Witness reported that officers were called around 2:37 p.m. on June 5 to the 4500 block of York Road, where they found a 39-year-old man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Medics took the victim to an area hospital, where he was listed in critical but stable condition, and Northern District shooting detectives picked up the investigation. At that point, no arrest had been announced as detectives canvassed the area and sought witnesses.
Charges And Next Steps
Elliot is charged with attempted first‑degree murder and is being held at the Central Booking Intake Facility while detectives continue their investigative work. The Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office is expected to review the case and decide on formal charges and arraignment timing. Baltimore Police summarized the arrest and current status of the case in their post on X.
How To Help
Investigators are still piecing together what led up to the shooting and are asking anyone who might have seen or recorded something to come forward. Northern District detectives can be reached at 410-396-2455. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP. Authorities say even small details, photos, or video from the area could help move the case forward.
