Teen shot near Dunbar High School in stable yet critical condition, police say
BALTIMORE -- Baltimore City Police say a 15-year-old boy who was shot outside of Dunbar High School on Monday is in stable condition and is expected to survive.
The report from ShotSpotter, a device used to detect the sound of gunshots, was received around 3:20 p.m. on Monday, which is just 30 minutes after dismissal at the high school. When officers arrived, they found the 15-year-old Dunbar student shot in the neck, abdomen, and leg, according to the dispatch recording.
The teen was rushed into surgery Monday evening and is now listed in stable condition. Homicide detectives were also notified because of the victim's serious injuries.
Suspect On the Run
The suspect is still on the run 24 hours later. Police say investigators are parsing through evidence, including security camera video and witness statements. Both Baltimore City and City School Police responded.
Police Commissioner Richard Worley spoke shortly after the scene unfolded and expressed his frustrations.
"The tragedy of it is that we got a 15-year-old young man fighting for his life when he should be out playing or doing something else. Instead, he's in the hospital with gunshot wounds," Worley said in a press conference.
According to the latest data from the CBS News Baltimore Gun Violence tracker, there have been 138 armed incidents within two blocks of city schools this school year. There were more than 500 incidents in the 2023-2024 school year. Youth victims of gun violence near schools are also down considerably from the 2023-2024 academic year.
Dunbar High School, Middle School, and National Academy were closed on Tuesday because of the incident. Counselors were at the schools to help students and families.
Dr. Yetunde Reeves, the principal at Dunbar High School, sent a letter to families on Monday asking everyone to look out for one another during this time.
"Our thoughts are with the injured student as well as other students and adults who may have encountered this incident," Reeves said in the letter.
"We're going to find you."
Meanwhile, police are telling the suspect to come forward.
"Turn yourself in. We're going to find you. There's too much video. There are too many witnesses," Worley said. "I don't know who it is, don't have any idea, but we will find you."
If you have any information about this case, you are asked to call Baltimore City Police at 410-396-2411 or you can report a tip anonymously through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LockUp.
