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1 man shot, 1 person dead after a shooting in East Baltimore on Saturday evening

Posted at 8:21 PM, Sep 02, 2017
and last updated 2017-09-03 21:51:19-04

Baltimore Police are investigating the shooting death of an unidentified man that happened Saturday evening.

Just minutes after 6 p.m. Baltimore police were dispatched to the 1200 block of East Lafayette Avenue for a reported shooting.

When officers arrived to the scene, they discovered a 50 year-old man shot in both legs, as well as an unidentified male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Both victims were rushed to an area hospital, but shortly after arrival the unidentified man was pronounced dead.

Homicide detectives were called to the location and assumed control of the investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Section at 410-396-2100.

Those who wish to remain anonymous can utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line, at 1-866-7LOCKUP or text tips and video 443-902-4824.