BALTIMORE, Md. — Baltimore police are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday morning in Southeast Baltimore after a man walked into a local hospital with a gunshot wound.
The victim arrived at the hospital around 9:13 a.m. on December 19, 2024, prompting an immediate response from Southeast District patrol officers. According to the police, the man was treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
At this time, authorities are working to gather more details about the shooting, as the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear. Police have not yet identified the exact location of the crime scene, and detectives are currently canvassing the area for clues.
“We’re doing everything we can to gather information and figure out where the shooting occurred,” said a spokesperson for the Baltimore Police Department. “Right now, we don’t have a clear idea of what led up to this incident.”
Investigators are asking for the public’s help in providing any information that may assist in solving the case. Anyone with details is encouraged to contact Southeast District detectives at 410-396-2422 or to call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
While the police have not made any arrests, the investigation is ongoing, and officers continue to piece together the events leading to the shooting. They are also working to determine if the shooting is related to other recent incidents in the area.
The identity of the victim has not been released, and no further details about his condition were provided by the police. However, the non-life-threatening nature of the injury suggests that the victim is expected to recover.
This incident is one of several recent shootings in Baltimore, which has prompted local authorities to focus on improving community safety and addressing gun violence in the city. Police continue to urge anyone with information about this or other shootings to come forward.
As the investigation progresses, the community remains on edge, hoping for answers and justice in the wake of the incident.
