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Police: 16-Year-Old Hurt, Man 'Critical' After Overnight Shootings

BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) -- A 36-year-old man was clinging to life and a 16-year-old was injured following a pair of shootings that played out across Baltimore early Wednesday, according to police.

Just after midnight, patrol officers were dispatched to a shooting in the 5500 block of Bowleys Lane. When they got there, they found a 16-year-old shot in the leg. He was taken to the hospital but expected to recover.

Then, about 2:36 a.m., police responding to a shooting reported in the 1300 block  of West North Avenue located a 36-year-old man shot multiple times in the neck and back. The victim was rushed to the hospital where, at last check, he was listed in critical condition.

Anyone with information on either shooting is asked to call police at 410-396-2221. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

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