2 Fatal Shootings Bring Baltimore's Homicide Count To 309; Tying 2018's Total
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Police are investigating two fatal shootings overnight, bringing Baltimore's homicide count to 309 for 2019, tying the city with 2018's total number of murders.
A 25-year-old man died late Tuesday in a fatal shooting in southwest Baltimore.
Officers responded to the 3100 block of W. North around 11:16 p.m. for a report of a shooting.
Corey Jones was found suffering with gunshot wounds to his body. Jones died at the scene.
Then at 6:42 a.m., officers responded to northwest Baltimore for a report of a shooting.
When they arrived in the 2300 block of Monticello Road, they found a 21-year-old man fatally shot.
Police later identified him as Kevin Black.
At this time last year, there had been 274 homicides.
Anyone with information to call (410) 396-2100 or call Metro crime Stoppers at 1-866-7lockup.