Man shot, killed in city is latest casualty in violent weekend
Baltimore police are investigating the fatal shooing of a man this afternoon in Heritage Crossing community in West Baltimore. It's the second shooting this month in a section of town houses built years ago to replace a highrise public housing complex.
Police said the victim was shot in the chest about 4:50 p.m. and was pronounced dead a short time later. It occurred in the 1000 block of Pennsylvania Ave. On Nov. 8, two men were shot in Heritage Crossing, which was built to replace the Murphy Homes highrises.
Baltimore police are also reporting several other shootings since Friday. Here is a statement from a department spokesman (not included is a double shooting Friday afternoon in North Baltimore's Harwood, which Justin Fenton covered):
November 12, 2011 - The Baltimore Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred yesterday, Friday, November 11th, just before 6:00 pm, within Northeast Baltimore.
After being directed to the 2600 Blk of Kentucky Avenue, by a citizen who heard a gunshot, officers made entry into a dwelling to ensure the safety of any possible occupants. Once inside, officers located the body of a deceased adult female. The mortal wound is what appears to be a gunshot wound to the head.
At this time, the investigation is in its very preliminary stages and there is no word on suspects or possible motive. Similarly, the victim's identity has not been confirmed/released. Homicide detectives are investigating and are urging anyone with any information concerning this incident to contact police immediately at 410-396-2100.
November 12, 2011 - The Baltimore Police Department is investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred yesterday, Friday, November 11th, just after 10:30 pm, within Northeast Baltimore.
Officers responded to the 2000 Blk of Hillenwood Road for report of a shooting. Upon arrival they located the 28 year-old male victim at the entrance-way of a dwelling suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to an area hospital and at last check was in serious but stable condition. Further investigation revealed the incident may have occurred within the 1900 Blk of Hillendale Road.
No word, at present, on suspect or possible motive. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Baltimore Police Northeast District shooting detectives at 410-396-2444.
Categories: East Baltimore, Northeast Baltimore, West Baltimore
Comments
The 1000 block of Pennsylvania Avenue is not Heritage Crossing. At that location there is a set red brick low-rise apartments. I see the police twitter feed says that it was the Heritage Crossing Community, but Heritage Crossing is adjacent to the parking lot in the back of the apartments on the west side of the the 1000 block of PA Avenue and that is as close as it gets.
Posted by: Cham | November 13, 2011 7:37 AM