Child Found Dead Of Gunshot Wound In SW Baltimore: Reports

BALTIMORE, MD — Authorities are investigating a shooting on Vine Street that killed a 6-year-old boy on Saturday, according to reports.

The boy was found dead in a southwest Baltimore home when police responded to a call on the 800 block of Vine Street about 2:45 p.m., the Baltimore Banner reported, quoting Police Commissioner Richard Worley.

He was alone in the home and had suffered a gunshot wound, the Banner report said.

A handgun was recovered at the scene, WMAR 2 News reported. Authorities said it was unclear whether someone had shot the boy or if he had shot himself.

Anyone with information is asked to call Metro Crime Stoppers or homicide detectives at 410-396-2100.