Man killed in west Baltimore shooting, police say
A man died after a shooting in west Baltimore Tuesday evening, according to police.
Officers said they responded to the 1000 block of North Arlington Avenue around 3 p.m. for a shot-spotter alert.
The incident was initially reported by police as a shooting and barricade incident.
Once on the scene, officers found a 26-year-old man who was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body.
The man was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.
Anyone with information is urged to call Baltimore homicide detectives at 410-396-2100 or the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
Crime in Baltimore
The incident comes as Baltimore continues to see a decline in violent crime.
As of September 1, the city has recorded a 21% drop in non-fatal shootings and a 29.5% decline in homicides, compared to the same timeframe in 2024, according to data from the mayor's office.
Data from the Baltimore Police Department shows there were six weapons offenses reported in 2024. So far in 2025, 11 weapons violations have been reported.
The Baltimore region is no stranger to barricade incidents, which can sometimes last for hours.
In April, a man died after an hours-long barricade response put several nearby schools on lockdown as Baltimore County police responded.
According to police, the incident began after a person began shooting at officers as they were in the 2500 block of Gray Manor Terrace in Dundalk.
