String of shootings in Baltimore leaves 1 dead, 6 injured, police say

BALTIMORE — One person died, and at least six people were injured during six separate shootings on a violent Saturday in Charm City, according to Baltimore police.

Police raced to Powell Avenue around 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 after hearing gunshots as they patrolled the area nearby. Once on the scene, they found a 46-year-old man shot in the head. Investigators said he died at the hospital

Later, detectives learned a 24-year-old man walked into the hospital. They said he was also shot on Powell Avenue.

On Sunday, Nov. 10, officers returned to the double shooting scene. 

Frustration grows

"It's a little eerie but with the weight of the world these days, you got to be more cautious," said Khree Tucker-Johnson who lives near the scene.

Balloons tied to two street poles were somber reminders of the scene on Powell Avenue Saturday night. It left resident and Cedmont Community Association Vice President Qiana Heckstall frustrated.

"We heard about eight or nine gunshots ring out," she said. "It's very concerning when behaviors and incidents like this take place right at your doorstep."

Video from Heckstall's home camera shows what appears to be two people fighting. Then, a gun goes off.

Residents said situations like this rarely happen in their neighborhood.

"Typically the neighborhood is very quiet," Heckstall said. "I haven't experienced any crime since I've been here."

Heckstall said she plans to talk with city partners to discuss ways to deter crime from happening in this neighborhood.

"We're a middle-class community. We're a very tight-knit community and like what you see right now, this is the norm for us right now. But the back of the house, the back of the community is a problem."

Multiple shootings

Baltimore police are investigating more shootings from Saturday.

After 9:30 p.m., officers responded to Harbor Hospital where a 19-year-old man walked into the hospital for treatment. They said he was shot in the stomach and is listed in stable condition.

A 23-year-old man walked into an area hospital after he was shot in the foot, police said. Officers responded to the hospital around 6:37 p.m. He is in stable condition.

Detectives said he was walking in an alley on Winston Avenue when he heard a loud noise and realized he was shot.

Just before 6 p.m., Baltimore police responded to Edmonson Avenue for a shooting where they found a 34-year-old man with gunshot wounds. He is in stable condition.

Around 4:25 p.m., officers learned a 35-year-old man walked into the hospital after he was shot. Investigators said he was shot by another man on North Montford Avenue.

After 3:30 p.m., officers were called to Good Samaritan Hospital where a 35-year-old walked in after he was shot in the leg. At this time, investigators don't know where the shooting happened. Police said the victim isn't cooperating with officers.

Anyone with information on any of these shootings is asked to call the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP.