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Three shot within two hours in Baltimore Thursday night

Posted at 10:06 PM, Aug 15, 2019
and last updated 2019-08-15 22:06:01-04

BALTIMORE — Three people were shot within two hours in Baltimore Thursday night, two of which occurred within minutes of one another.

At approximately 7:31 p.m., officers responded to a shotspotter alert in the area of 2000 North Smallwood Avenue.

Upon arrival officers located a 20-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the back. He was conscious and alert and was transported to a local hospital by medics.

Western District shooting detectives are investigating this shooting and are asking anyone with information to call (410) 396-2477.

Also at 7:31 p.m., Southwest District officers responded to a shooting in the area of 1900 Braddish Avenue where they found a 29-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds to the left shoulder, left leg and right forearm.

He was taken to a local hospital where he was treated.

Southwest District Shooting detectives are investigating this incident and are asking anyone with information to call (410) 396-2488.

Later in the night, just before 9 p.m., officers responded to a local hospital for a walk-in shooting victim.

Upon arrival, officers located a 27-year-old man was suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.

At this time, the victims condition is unknown.

Detectives located a crime scene in the area of 300 St Paul Street.

Central District detectives are investigating this incident and are asking anyone with information to call (410) 396-2411.

You can also call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.