Man shot and killed in Baltimore

Man shot and killed in Baltimore
Ambulance - File Photo.

BALTIMORE, MD – A fatal shooting occurred in the Southwest District on Friday, at approximately 5:05 PM. Officers were called to the 2000 block of Ashton Street where they found an unidentified male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.

Despite attempts at life-saving measures, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

The Baltimore Police Department urges anyone with information to contact their Homicide detectives at 410-396-2100. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP or online at the MCS website.