Northeast District Attempted Murder Arrest

In reference to a shooting that occurred in the Northeast District on December 19, 2023, investigators have arrested 21-year-old Zahlir Gantt.

Investigators learned that Gantt shot the 26-year-old male victim while the victim was driving in the 2300 block of East Northern Parkway.

On March 21, 2024, Warrant Apprehension detectives arrested Zahlir Gantt at a home in the 2400 block of Wellbridge Avenue. Gantt was transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility where has has been charged with four counts of attempted first-degree murder.

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Northeast District Shooting Investigation

On Dec. 19, 2023, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Northeast District patrol officers responded to an area hospital for a walk-in victim seeking treatment.

Once at the hospital, officers located a 26-year-old male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the body. The victim is listed in stable condition.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was shot in the 2300 block of East Northern Parkway by an unidentified male.

Northeast District Shooting detectives responded to the scene and assumed control of the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Northeast District Shooting detectives at 410-396-2444.

Those who wish to remain anonymous may utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP. You may also submit an anonymous online text tip to Metro Crime Stoppers by visiting the MCS website.