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22-Year-Old Woman Shot In Head Near Baltimore's Inner Harbor Overnight

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- A 22-year-old woman was shot in the head overnight in Baltimore.

Police responded to the unit block of Commerce Street around 2 a.m. Friday for a report of a shooting.

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Officers found the woman suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.

The victim was taken to an area hospital where she remains in serious, but stable condition.

She told police she got into a physical altercation with an unknown woman when she heard what sounded like a gunshot.

Police Commissioner Michael Harrison said in a press conference Friday that the woman may have gotten into a verbal argument with a woman inside a nearby club. They took the altercation outside where it became physical.

An unknown suspect in a vehicle pulled up and shot the 22-year-old.

Officers attempted to stop the suspects as they arrived on scene, but the car fled.

The officers have found the suspect vehicle and a handgun.

Police do have a person of interest, but no arrests have been made.

They are hoping the public can help them identify the suspect.

Citywide shooting detectives are investigating this incident and are asking anyone with information to call (410) 396-2221 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP

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