Teen Arrested for Attempted Murder in Baltimore Shooting

Teen Arrested for Attempted Murder in Baltimore Shooting
Quick Arrest Made in Northwest D.C. Robbery Attempt WASHINGTON, DC - Following a Northwest robbery attempt, D.C. Metro Police Department’s Third District detectives have swiftly apprehended a suspect. The incident occurred today around 2:53 PM, in the 1200 block of W Street, Northwest. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Lenare Leath, Jr. of Northwest D.C., allegedly brandished a knife and pushed the victim to the ground in an attempt to steal their property. After a struggle, the suspect fled empty-handed but was quickly caught by responding officers. The victim sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Leath has been charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery. Photo 107991078 | Arrest © Oleg Dudko | Dreamstime.com

BALTIMORE, MD — A 16-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the August 31 shooting of a 26-year-old man in Baltimore’s Southern District, police confirmed.

The shooting occurred in the 600 block of Cherry Hill Road, where the victim was shot and later sought treatment at a local hospital. He was listed in stable condition. Following an investigation, an arrest warrant for the teenage suspect was approved on September 11, and he was taken into custody on September 13. The suspect is currently being held at the Central Booking Intake Facility without bail on charges of attempted first-degree murder.

Anyone with further information is encouraged to contact authorities.