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Woman dies Wednesday from wounds suffered in Tuesday double shooting in Central Southwest Baltimore, police say

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A 46-year-old woman died after being shot in Central Southwest Baltimore on Tuesday evening, Baltimore Police said.

At about 6:23 p.m., officers were patrolling the 1300 block of Booth Street, on the border of Franklin Square and Union Square neighborhoods when they witnessed the shooting, they said in a Thursday news release.

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Officers located a 21-year-old man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds to his legs in the unit block of North Carey Street. Police located another victim, 46-year-old Kimberly Benjamin, suffering from a gunshot wound to the head at the intersection of McHenry Street and South Street, police said.

Both victims were transported to hospitals for treatment. Benjamin was pronounced dead Wednesday.

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An unidentified male suspect was arrested at the intersection of McHenry and South Carey Street.

Those with information are being advised to contact homicide detectives at 410-396-2100. Anyone who wishes to remain anonymous can use the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP or text a tip by visiting the Metro Crime Stoppers website.


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