Media Advisories: Aug. 13

Media Relations

Southwest District Shooting Investigation 

On August 13, 2023, at approximately 1:28 p.m., Southwest District patrol officers responded to the 1600 block of Wilkens Avenue, for a report of a shooting.

Once there, officers located a crime scene inside of a business in that block. No victims were on scene.

Moments later, officers were dispatched to an area hospital in reference to a walk-in shooting victim.

Upon arrival, officers located an unidentified male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

The victim was immediately taken into surgery for treatment of life-threatening wounds.

Due to the victim’s condition, Homicide detectives have been notified. Anyone with information is urged to contact detectives at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

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Northeast District Shooting Investigation 

On August 13, 2023, at approximately 5:04 a.m., Northeast District officers were dispatched to 4400 block of Franconia Drive following a request from a medic. 

Upon their arrival, officers located a 20-year-old female with an injury, following a potential assault. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where medic professionals discovered the victim was injured from an apparent gunshot wound. 

Northeast District shooting detectives responded to the scene and assumed control of the investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Northeast District detectives at 410-396-2444.

Those who wish to remain anonymous may utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP. You may also submit an anonymous online text tip to Metro Crime Stoppers by visiting the MCS website.

Media Relations
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