Fatal shooting in West Baltimore prompts SWAT response
BALTIMORE -- A man was pronounced dead after a shooting in West Baltimore Saturday afternoon, Baltimore Police said.
Around 11:02 a.m. officers responded to the 1000 block of Ashburton Street for a reported shooting.
When they arrived, they found a man suffering from numerous gunshot wounds.
Medics responded and attempted life-saving measures, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
An investigation revealed that officers had responded to a ShotSpotter alert for 2700 block Strayer Court, but police did not locate a victim.
Police were then advised that a possible suspect fled the scene on foot, and entered a residence in the 2700 block of Mosher Street.
Homicide detectives were notified, and the SWAT Team responded to the location to set up a barricade, but no suspect was located.
The shooting is still under investigation.
