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Man arrested for attempted murder in West Baltimore

By Christian Olaniran

/ CBS Baltimore

Here's your Thursday afternoon news roundup | October 12, 2023

BALTIMORE -- A man has been arrested in connection to an attempted murder in West Baltimore, police said Thursday.

On October 5, police arrested 41-year-old Michael Childs for his alleged role in a shooting on July 29.

Police said Childs shot a 45-year-old male in the leg following an altercation on the 2400 block of Pennsylvania Ave. 

A short time later, the man walked into a local hospital for treatment, according to police.

Childs is charged with attempted first degree murder, and is being held without bail. 

Christian Olaniran

Christian Olaniran is a digital producer for CBS Baltimore, where he writes stories on diverse topics including politics, arts and culture. With a passion for storytelling and content creation, he produces engaging visual content for social media, and other platforms.

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