Three men were killed in separate shootings Friday, Baltimore Police said.
A man was fatally shot in West Baltimore’s Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood around 3:50 p.m., according to police.
Officers responding to the 1400 block of Mosher St. for a report of a shooting found a 29-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds, police spokeswoman Det. Nicole Monroe said.
Dozens of neighbors gathered on the corners surrounding the crime scene, where the victim’s body remained shrouded under a white sheet on the sidewalk.
A group of the victim’s family and friends were huddled together, crying. At about 5:15 p.m., the victim’s body was taken away in a white medical examiner truck.
A 55-year-old man was fatally shot in the Curtis Bay neighborhood Friday afternoon, police said.
Police said they received a report of a shooting in the 4000 block of Pennington Ave. shortly before 4:30 p.m. The man was taken to University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where soon after his arrival he was pronounced dead, police said.
Then, around 10:05 p.m., Southern District patrol officers were dispatched to the 3000 block of Hollins Ferry Road to investigate another shooting, police said.
When officers arrived, they discovered a 21-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Homicide detectives are investigating the deaths and asked anyone with information to call them at 410-396-2100. Those who wish to remain anonymous can use the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line, 1-866-7LOCKUP. Tips can also be texted to 443-902-4824.
