In reference to the shooting that occurred on February 21, 2023, in the 1000 block of Herndon Court, investigators have arrested 42-year-old Ricardo Clarke of Baltimore.

Investigators believe Clarke shot a 32-year-old female during a domestic related argument.

Officers were able to locate Clarke sitting on a bench outside of the hospital emergency room, where the victim was seeking treatment. At the time of the arrest, Clarke was still in possession of a loaded firearm.

Detectives transported Ricardo Clarke to Central Booking Intake Facility where he has been charged with various handgun violations and Attempted 1st Degree Murder.

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Southern District Shooting Investigation

On February 21, 2023, at approximately 2:53 p.m., Southern District officers were dispatched to a nearby hospital for a shooting victim who walked in seeking treatment.

When officers arrived at the location, they observed a 32-year-old female suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to her right arm.

Preliminary Investigation revealed that the female victim was shot in the 1000 block of Herndon Court inside a residence. This incident is domestic-related, and detectives have a suspect in custody. Charges are forthcoming.

This investigation is currently open and ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact detectives at 410-396-2499. Those who wish to remain anonymous can utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP. You may also anonymously text a tip by visiting the MCS of Maryland website.