Security guard suspected of shooting man at South Baltimore gas station
BALTIMORE -- A 26-year-old man is in critical condition after he was shot by a security guard early Sunday morning, according to authorities.
Around 3:27 a.m., officers responded to a call for a shooting in the 1800 block of Washington Boulevard, police said.
When officers arrived, they found the man suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound, according to authorities.
Medics transported the man to a local hospital where he is listed in critical condition, police said.
Officers stood guard by the yellow crime scene tape that surrounded a Royal Farms on Washington Boulevard as homicide detectives and crime lab technicians filtered in and out of the convenience store.
Baltimore City Police confirmed to WJZ that a security guard was the suspected shooter, according to authorities.
Homicide detectives are leading the investigation into the shooting, police said
Anyone with information is urged to contact Homicide Detectives at 410-396-2100.
Those who wish to remain anonymous may utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP. You may also anonymously text a tip by visiting the Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland website.
