In reference to a shooting that occurred in the Northwest District, investigators have charged 62-year-old Melvin Talbot of Baltimore.

 

Talbot was arrested in connection with the shooting of a 55-year-old male on May 30, 2026, in the 3900 block of Bateman Avenue.

 

On June 1, 2026, Melvin Talbot was taken into custody and transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where he was charged with attempted second-degree murder.

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On May 30, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers responded to a home in the 3900 block of Bateman Avenue for a reported shooting.

 

Upon arrival, officers located a 55-year-old male who was suffering an apparent gunshot wound.

 

The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

 

Northwest District shooting detectives are investigating this incident. Detectives have identified a person of interest.

 

Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call detectives at 410-396-2466 or call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LockUp.