Men Shot, Wounded In Separate Incidents In Baltimore On National Night Out
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Three men were shot and wounded in separate incidents in Baltimore on Tuesday, police said. Two of the shootings were within minutes of each other.
The first shooting was at about 7:52 p.m. in the 5500 block of O'Donnell Street, where officers found a 32-year-old man wounded. Police in a subsequent release said the gunshot was self-inflicted.
Southeast District detectives are continuing to investigate and are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2422 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.
The second shooting was at about 7:54 p.m. in the 2500 block of East Biddle Street, where officers found a 37-year-old man wounded.
Both men were taken to nearby hospitals and are expected to survive, police said.
The third shooting was just before 10:10 p.m. in the 700 block of North Linwood Avenue, where officers found a 43-year-old man wounded. He was taken to an area hospital, but police did not have an update on his condition.
Southeastern District detectives are asking anyone with information about the first shooting to contact them at 410-396-2422.
Eastern District detectives are asking anyone with information about the second and third shootings to contact them at 410-396-2433.
Anyone with information about either shooting who wishes to remain anonymous may call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
The shootings come as residents, officers, Commissioner Michael Harrison and Mayor Brandon Scott attended several National Night Out events around the city. The events are among several across the country designed to bring residents and police together in an effort to fight crime.
