Western District Homicide Investigation

On January 18, 2026, at approximately 4:48 a.m., a Western District patrol officer was on routine patrol when he was flagged down by a citizen advising him of an incident near Linden Avenue and West North Avenue.

Once there, officers located an unidentified adult male suffering from an apparent life-threatening gunshot wound.

The victim was transported to an area hospital by medics, where he later died.

Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.