Shootout in Southeast Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — A teenager was injured in a shooting in South Baltimore and a man is hospitalized after a shooting in Southeast Baltimore just minutes from each other Thursday afternoon.

At approximately 12:22 p.m., police responded to the 3900 block of 10th Street for a reported shooting.

Officers then located a 15-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound to his left leg. He was taken to an area hospital and is listed in stable condition.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Southern District Shooting Crime Stoppers at 410-396-2499.

A few minutes later, around 12:30 p.m., police responded to the 3500 block of Esther Place in Southeast Baltimore for a report that a gun had been discharged.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found a 57-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds to his lower body.

He was taken to a local hospital in stable condition, police said.

Anyone with information should contact Southeast District Shooting detectives at 410-396-2422.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can use the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

You can also submit an anonymous online text message tip to Metro Crime Stoppers by visiting the MCS website.

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