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One dead, another injured in Baltimore shootings Wednesday evening

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Posted at 8:41 PM, Jul 08, 2020
and last updated 2020-07-08 20:41:40-04

BALTIMORE — One person is dead and another is injured in two separate shootings Wednesday evening.

At around 7:15 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of North Kossuth Street to investigate a reported shooting.

There they found a 28-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center and pronounced dead by medical personnel shortly after arrival.

About 15 minutes later at 7:35 p.m., an officer heard gunfire while patrolling and canvassing the immediate area. That's when a concerned citizen told the officer that the shooting victim was in the 2500 block of Kirk Avenue.

There, the officer found a 37-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. He victim was transported to an area hospital by ambulance.

Those who wish to remain anonymous can utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line, at 1-866-7LOCKUP.