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Man shot when he tried to sell dirt bike in Baltimore

Posted at 10:40 AM, Aug 04, 2016
and last updated 2016-08-04 19:12:11-04

A Sykesville man was shot when he came to Baltimore to sell a dirt bike he posted on Craigslist, Baltimore Police said.

The shooting happened just before midnight on Wednesday in the 2500 block of Christian Street.

The 27-year-old was shot in the forehead, police said. He was taken to an area hospital, and is in stable condition.

According to the victim, he posted a dirt bike for sale and when he came into town to complete the sale, an unknown suspect attempted to rob him.

Detectives are asking anyone with information to call 410-396-2221 or call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

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