Baltimore police investigate overnight shootings
Three people were shot in Baltimore Thursday night and early today. All the victims survived their wounds.
The shooting occurred between 6:25 p.m. and 2:25 a.m. and were in three different parts of the city -- south, east and northeast. In two cases, the victims got themselves to a hospital before police arrived at the scenes.
Thus far, 48 people have been killed in Baltimore, five more than the 43 slain at this time last year. Here are details on the latest violence from Detective Kevin Brown, a police spokesman:
NON-FATAL SHOOTING
2800 Blk of Spelman Road
4/7/11 - 18:25 Hrs
Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Spelman and Denham Road for a possible shooting. Upon arrival they were unable to locate a victim but investigation and help from Citi-Watch cameras lead them to a local nearby hospital were they located the victim, a 19 year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds to both arms. Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was walking within the 2800 Blk of Spelman Road when he was approached by a male who ran up and began shooting multiple times. The victim was treated and released.
NON-FATAL SHOOTING
2300 Blk of E. Preston Street
4/7/11 - 20:57 Hrs
Officers responded to a call for discharging of firearms at the intersection of Preston and Patterson Park Avenue. Upon arrival they discovered a vehicle with a shattered window. A vehicle stop was initiated and an individual within (26 year-old male) was discovered to be suffering from a gunshot wound to the wrist and torso. Medics were called to the scene and the victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment. No word on suspect information or possible motive. Likewise, no word on victim condition.
NON-FATAL SHOOTING
1600 Blk of E. 33rd Street
4/8/11 - 02:25 Hrs
Officers responded to an area hospital in reference to a call for a "walk-in" shooting victim. Further investigation revealed that as the victim (32 year-old male) passed by a group of individuals within the 1600 Blk of 33rd Street he heard shots fired and then realized he was struck in the head. He then drove himself to the hospital. At last check he was stable and awaiting surgery. No further word as of yet on suspects or motives.
2800 Blk of Spelman Road
4/7/11 - 18:25 Hrs
Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Spelman and Denham Road for a possible shooting. Upon arrival they were unable to locate a victim but investigation and help from Citi-Watch cameras lead them to a local nearby hospital were they located the victim, a 19 year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds to both arms. Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was walking within the 2800 Blk of Spelman Road when he was approached by a male who ran up and began shooting multiple times. The victim was treated and released.
NON-FATAL SHOOTING
2300 Blk of E. Preston Street
4/7/11 - 20:57 Hrs
Officers responded to a call for discharging of firearms at the intersection of Preston and Patterson Park Avenue. Upon arrival they discovered a vehicle with a shattered window. A vehicle stop was initiated and an individual within (26 year-old male) was discovered to be suffering from a gunshot wound to the wrist and torso. Medics were called to the scene and the victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment. No word on suspect information or possible motive. Likewise, no word on victim condition.
NON-FATAL SHOOTING
1600 Blk of E. 33rd Street
4/8/11 - 02:25 Hrs
Officers responded to an area hospital in reference to a call for a "walk-in" shooting victim. Further investigation revealed that as the victim (32 year-old male) passed by a group of individuals within the 1600 Blk of 33rd Street he heard shots fired and then realized he was struck in the head. He then drove himself to the hospital. At last check he was stable and awaiting surgery. No further word as of yet on suspects or motives.
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Categories: Confronting crime, East Baltimore, North Baltimore, South Baltimore
Categories: Confronting crime, East Baltimore, North Baltimore, South Baltimore
