BALTIMORE — Jhosy Portillo, 15, was shot and killed in Southeast Baltimore Tuesday afternoon.
Police say the shooting took place around 1:41 p.m. around East Baltimore Street at North Highland Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers found Portillo with a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital where he later died.
The teen, who just celebrated his birthday a few weeks ago, is the fifth 15-year-old shot since July 28.
Just last week, another 15-year-old was shot and killed in Baltimore.
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Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.
