BALTIMORE, Maryland — Two teenagers were rushed to the hospital Friday evening after being shot multiple times in Southeast Baltimore, police confirmed.
Baltimore Police responded to the 1200 block of North Potomac Street at 5:49 p.m. following reports of a shooting.
When officers arrived, they found a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old, both male, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the body.
Both teens were transported to a nearby hospital and are currently listed in stable condition.
Detectives Now Leading the Investigation
Southeast District detectives took over the scene and are heading the investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Southeast District Shooting detectives directly at 410-396-2422.
Those who wish to remain anonymous can call the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP, or submit an anonymous tip online through the Metro Crime Stoppers website.
Crime Numbers in Southeast Baltimore Are Rising
The shooting adds to a troubling picture of crime in the Southeast region of Baltimore City.
So far in 2026, there have been 2,766 crimes reported in the area.
At this same point last year, only 44 crimes had been reported — a dramatic increase by comparison.
Shoplifting leads all crime categories in the district, with 430 incidents recorded so far this year. Larceny from auto is second, with 376 reports logged through 2026, according to Baltimore City’s Public Crime Map.
City Just Launched a Summer Youth Safety Plan
The shooting happened just days after Baltimore City leaders unveiled a new summer youth engagement strategy aimed at keeping young people safe and off the streets.
“As always, our goal this summer is to keep our young people safe, connected, and engaged by combining non-traditional curfew engagement with programming directly tailored to their interests,” Mayor Scott said. “This summer, we’ll be ‘In the Mix in ’26’ with even more opportunities for our young people to make the most out of their summer break and stay safe.”
Whether that program will reach teens in Southeast Baltimore remains to be seen — but Friday’s shooting is a reminder of the urgency behind it.
Do you live in Southeast Baltimore? Have you noticed a change in safety in your neighborhood this year? Share your thoughts in the comments — your voice matters in this conversation.
