VIDEO: Police Still Searching For Suspect In Trans Woman Death, ID Vehicle Possibly Involved
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- The Baltimore Police Department is searching for those responsible for the fatal shooting of a transgender female early Wednesday morning.
Police say the shooting happened at 4:15 a.m., in the 2400 block of Guilford Ave.
When officers arrived on the scene, they found 38-year-old Alphonza Watson, who had been shot in the stomach.
She was taken to a local hospital, where she died a short time later.
Witnesses tell police they heard someone yelling for help before hearing gunshots, and seeing two men running from the scene and getting into a dark-colored vehicle immediately after the shooting.
Police say they are looking for a suspect, along with a car, similar to a red Dodge shown below with tinted windows, which police say may have been involved in the incident.
Police say anyone with information may receive a reward of up to $2,000.
Anyone with information is asked to call (410) 396-2100, text a tip to 443-902-4824, or call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
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