Crime & Safety

Male Fatally Shot In Baltimore Near Pimlico: Police

A male was fatally shot this weekend in Baltimore, police said. The homicide happened in a neighborhood near Pimlico Race Course.

The Baltimore Police Department said a male was fatally shot this Saturday near Pimlico Race Course.
The Baltimore Police Department said a male was fatally shot this Saturday near Pimlico Race Course. (Jacob Baumgart/Patch Stock Photo)

BALTIMORE — A male was fatally shot this weekend in Baltimore near Pimlico Race Course, police said.

Officers have not yet identified the victim.

Authorities said they were called Saturday around 8:26 a.m. to the 3300 block of Spaulding Avenue to investigate an unresponsive person.

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Police said they found an unidentified male victim inside a building suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the head.

Medics pronounced him dead, a press release said.

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Baltimore Police Department Homicide detectives asked anybody with information to call 410-396-2100.

Those who wish to remain anonymous may utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP. You may also submit an anonymous online text tip to Metro Crime Stoppers by visiting the MCS website.

This map shows the area where officers said the fatal shooting happened.

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