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16-year-old killed in shooting in NE Baltimore

By Mike Hellgren

/ CBS Baltimore

16-year-old killed in shooting in NE Baltimore

BALTIMORE - A 16-year-old was killed Sunday evening in a shooting in Northeast Baltimore.

Officers heard gunfire around 6:15 p.m. in the area of the 1800 block of East 29th Street.

The teen was found unresponsive and officers started rendering aid. He died at the scene, police said.

This is at least the fourth teen killed in Baltimore City in 2023.

Homicide detectives are investigating. 

No other details were provided.

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.

Mike Hellgren

WJZ Investigator Mike Hellgren came to WJZ in the spring of 2004. Solid reporting credentials and a reputation for breaking important news stories have characterized Mike's work. Mike holds a B.S. degree in journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism and grew up partly in both Chicago and Louisiana.

First published on February 5, 2023 / 8:39 PM EST

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