Suspect Arrested After Shootout in South Baltimore

BALTIMORE – A 29-year-old man was arrested Wednesday morning after allegedly shooting a 33-year-old victim and engaging in a shootout with police during a foot pursuit in the Cherry Hill Homes area. The incident unfolded shortly before 11 a.m. in the 2700 block of Spelman Road, where officers found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The suspect remained in the vicinity and reportedly fired at both police officers and a security guard as he fled. During the chaotic scene, officers returned fire, but fortunately, no one was hit by the gunfire. The suspect sustained a leg injury during the pursuit and was subsequently taken to a hospital for treatment. Eyewitness accounts described a heavy police presence, with numerous vehicles and emergency responders arriving at the scene. One neighbor recounted the alarming moment when the suspect ran past them while shooting at law enforcement. This incident is part of a troubling trend in the area, as it followed another shooting just hours earlier, where a 31-year-old man was injured in the 2700 block of Fisk Road. Authorities are currently investigating whether the two shootings are connected. Local residents expressed their growing concern over the persistent violence, highlighting its detrimental effects on the community's mental and emotional well-being. In light of the severity of both victims' injuries, homicide detectives have been called in to assist with the investigations.