Two men were shot and killed in separate shootings in Baltimore Tuesday afternoon.
At 12:30 p.m. in the 3700 block of Fleetwood Avenue a 24-year-old man was shot in the upper body. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say the preliminary investigation suggests the shooting may have been drug related. Many family and friends came to the scene.
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Before homicide detectives could finish on Fleetwood, shots were fired in the 900 block of Bennett Place.
A 15-year-old was gunned down just before 2 p.m. He was transported to an area hospital where he later died.
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The city is now up to 227 murders, on pace for historic violence.
Homicide detectives are asking for anyone with information on either shooting to come forward. You can submit tips to Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
.@BaltimorePolice now confirming 2 midday murders on opposite sides of #Baltimore -Both scenes active @ same time. 1 juvi/1 adult @ABC2NEWS pic.twitter.com/trtn6D9EaD
— Brian Kuebler (@BrianfromABC2) August 22, 2017
#BREAKING Shooting on corner of Bennett Pl is now murder # 2 today. He was 15 years old. @ABC2NEWS pic.twitter.com/F4pxgsJhgN
— Brian Kuebler (@BrianfromABC2) August 22, 2017
UPDATE: @Baltimore Police confirm man found in car on Fleetwood Ave in NE #Baltimore is homicide 226. Family/friends gathering. @ABC2NEWS pic.twitter.com/WLq8ZKFUIY
— Brian Kuebler (@BrianfromABC2) August 22, 2017
