Pre-dawn violence leaves Baltimore man hospitalized with gunshot wounds

Yellow law enforcement tape isolating crime scene. Blurred view of city, toned in red and blue police car lights
Yellow law enforcement tape isolating crime scene. Blurred view of city, toned in red and blue police car lights

BALTIMORE, MD — A man was hospitalized after being shot early Saturday morning in the city’s Southwestern District, police said.

Officers responded to the 2300 block of Frederick Avenue at approximately 3:39 a.m. after receiving reports of gunfire.

At the scene, police found the victim suffering from injuries to the head and buttocks. Medics transported him to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Authorities have not released details about a suspect or possible motive in the shooting.

Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Southwestern District detectives at 410-396-2488 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

Baltimore police continue to investigate as they search for suspects in the early morning shooting.