Central District Attempted Murder Arrest

On Jan. 1, 2024, at approximately 1:22 a.m., officers were patrolling near the 400 Block of East Baltimore Street when they heard the discharging of a firearm coming from a parking garage in the Unit block of Guilford Avenue.

As officers approached, they observed a 30-year-old male, later identified as Jamal Artis, exiting the parking garage stairwell onto East Baltimore Street. Artis was stopped and searched by officers, and a handgun was recovered. Artis was immediately arrested.

Officers then continued to search the garage and located a 22-year-old female victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Medics transported the victim to an area hospital, and she is listed in stable condition.

Officers transported Artis to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where he was charged with attempted 1st-degree murder, attempted 2nd-degree murder, and additional charges.