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Man Killed, Another Wounded in Shooting at Baltimore Gas Station Across From Horseshoe Casino

Investigators seek public tips during a year of declining gun violence in Baltimore.

Overview

  • Around 1:30 a.m., officers heard gunfire near the 700 block of Washington Boulevard and a ShotSpotter alert directed them to the 1500 block of Russell Street.
  • Police found a 26-year-old man in the Royal Farms parking lot with gunshot wounds; he was taken to Shock Trauma and pronounced dead.
  • A 22-year-old man later arrived at a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is in stable condition, according to police.
  • Detectives processed the scene with dozens of evidence markers and asked anyone with information to call 410-396-2100.
  • Police said the shooting appears targeted and isolated to the parking lot, and they reported knowing of at least one suspect.