Baltimore streets erupt as teen and 23-year-old gunned down

Baltimore streets erupt as teen and 23-year-old gunned down
Mass shooting at the scene of a Fourth of July holiday weekend block party in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD — Two people, including a 16-year-old, were injured in a late-night shooting Tuesday in Northeast Baltimore, police said.

Officers responded to reports of multiple gunshots in the 5000 block of Lasalle Avenue at approximately 11:11 p.m. on November 12. Upon arrival, they found a 23-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. Medics transported him to a nearby hospital for treatment.

While officers were still on the scene, they were notified of a second victim — a 16-year-old male — who had walked into a local hospital with gunshot wounds. Investigators confirmed that both victims were shot in the same incident on Lasalle Avenue.

Northeast District detectives are leading the investigation and are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact them at 410-396-2444. Those who wish to remain anonymous can provide tips through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.