Baltimore police investigate shootings amid community’s cease-fire

WASHINGTON — In the midst of a community-led three-day cease-fire, Baltimore police are investigating a Saturday shooting in the Northwest District and another fatal shooting in the Southern District.

In the Northwest District, police were called in to a hospital at 3:07 p.m. to investigate a walk-in shooting victim.

The 22-year-old male victim suffered from a gunshot wound to the arm. He said he was shot in the 4800 block of Park Heights Avenue.

Citywide Shooting detectives are investigating the incident.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Citywide Shooting detectives, at 410-396-2221

Those who wish to remain anonymous can utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line, at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
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In the Southern District, police heard gunfire near the 1300 block of Sargeant Street at 5:03 p.m.

Officers located the crime scene at the intersection of South Carey Street and Sargeant Street.

A 24-year-old man was rushed to University of Maryland Shock Trauma by a friend, where he was pronounced dead by medical personnel shortly after arrival.

Homicide detectives are investigating the incident.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Baltimore Police Department’s Homicide Section at 410-396-2100.

Those who wish to remain anonymous can utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line, at 1-866-7LOCKUP or text tips and video to 443-902-4824.

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