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A Knock at the Door Leads to a Serious Shooting

BALTIMORE (WJZ)-- A man knocked on a 19-year-old man's door and shot him once he opened it, according to City police.

Around 10:30 p.m. Saturday night, a 19-year-old was shot in the back after answering the door in the 1000 block of Lenton Avenue.

The suspect fled on foot and the victim was taken to an area hospital where he is in serious but stable condition.

Citywide shooting detectives are asking anyone with information to call (410) 396-2221 or call Metro crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

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