On Thursday evening, a 43-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body walked into a Baltimore hospital and was listed in stable condition. Central District shooting detectives have taken over the case while officers work to pin down exactly where the gunfire erupted. Police have not released any suspect descriptions, and the investigation remains active.
According to Baltimore Witness, officers were notified at about 5:29 p.m. on July 16 after the victim arrived from the 600 block of West Redwood Street. The outlet reports that Central District shooting detectives responded and assumed control of the investigation while officers continue efforts to locate the precise scene of the shooting.
Detectives seek witnesses and video
The Baltimore Police Department's Central District lists 410-396-2411 as the number for shooting detectives and notes that tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP or submit a tip online. Inquiries about the case can be directed to the Central District command or media relations as the investigation moves forward. For anonymous online tips and information about potential rewards, see Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland.
How the incident fits into broader trends
City officials have pointed to sustained declines in homicides and nonfatal shootings in recent years as evidence that Baltimore's violence-reduction strategies are making headway. In a January press release, the City of Baltimore highlighted steep drops in violent crime while also stressing that every shooting remains a serious public-safety concern.
The investigation into Thursday's shooting is ongoing, and detectives have urged anyone with information or video footage to come forward. Anyone with tips or video related to the case can call Central District shooting detectives at 410-396-2411 or submit an anonymous tip to Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP, Baltimore Witness reported.
