News Summary
A shooting in South Baltimore on October 1 resulted in the death of an unidentified man. Police found him with multiple gunshot wounds on Callender Street. Homicide detectives are investigating. Separately, Devin Ash has been charged with the murder of Marlon Pugh following a shooting on September 30. Additionally, officials are looking into the earlier shooting death of Dennis Dorsch from July 19. Police are urging the community to assist in gathering information about these violent incidents.
Baltimore – A man died after a shooting in South Baltimore on Wednesday, October 1, at approximately 4:15 p.m., according to Baltimore Police. The incident took place in the 500 block of Callender Street, where officers responded to reports of a gun discharge.
Upon arrival, police discovered an unidentified male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body. Despite the efforts of first responders, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. In light of the ongoing violence, homicide detectives have initiated an investigation into this shooting. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact them at 410-396-2100 or the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
In a related development, police also reported a separate shooting incident that occurred on September 30. In this case, a 45-year-old man named Devin Ash was arrested in connection with the death of 35-year-old Marlon Pugh. The shooting involving Pugh happened around 3:27 p.m. in the 3700 block of 5th Street, where officers found the victim suffering from numerous gunshot wounds. Pugh was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Devin Ash was taken into custody at his home without incident on October 1 and has since been charged with first-degree murder related to Pugh’s death. This increase in gun violence has raised concerns within the community as police continue their efforts to address the ongoing issue.
Furthermore, Baltimore police have identified 64-year-old Dennis Dorsch as another victim of a fatal shooting in South Baltimore that occurred earlier on July 19. Dorsch was killed in the 1500 block of Olmstead Street. Homicide detectives are currently investigating this case as well and are actively seeking additional information from the public to aid in their inquiries.
The recent incidents reflect a troubling trend of violence in South Baltimore, prompting law enforcement to seek community cooperation and vigilance. Officials encourage anyone with knowledge of these cases or any related information to engage with the police as investigations continue.
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- Fox Baltimore: South Baltimore Shooting – One Dead
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Baltimore
- CBS News: Baltimore Shooting – Critical Homicide
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