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Man Killed In West Baltimore Shooting

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a shooting in west Baltimore Monday afternoon that left one man dead.

Officers were called to the 1200 block of Laurens Street for a report of a Shot Spotter alert at around 1:55 p.m.

When they arrived, they found a man with gunshot wounds to his body. He was taken to an area hospital where he died from his injuries.

Police later identified the man as 26-year-old Jordan Richards.

Homicide detectives are investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup. You can also text tips to 443-902-4824.

This post was updated on November 5.

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