News Summary
On September 3, Davion Hodges, 25, was shot and killed in West Baltimore during a violent night of gunfire. The police, who arrived at the scene shortly after the incident, confirmed his death. This shooting is part of a disturbing trend of violence in the area, following two recent quadrupedal shootings that resulted in multiple injuries. Authorities are urging the community to assist in their investigation as they confront rising public safety concerns despite recent declines in overall crime rates.
Baltimore – A 25-year-old man named Davion Hodges was shot and killed in West Baltimore on the night of September 3. The incident occurred around 10:10 p.m. when police were called to a home in the 900 block of Edmondson Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered Hodges suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds. Medics declared him dead at the scene.
The Baltimore Police Department is actively investigating the shooting and is urging anyone with information to come forward by contacting them at 410-396-2100. This tragic event follows a spate of gun violence in the area, as just days before, on September 1, at least eight people were injured in two separate quadruple shootings.
The first shooting event took place around 7 p.m. in the Carrollton Ridge neighborhood, injuring two adults and two 14-year-olds. Approximately two and a half hours later, another quadruple shooting was reported in the 2500 block of Edmondson Avenue, about a mile from the first incident. Police utilized a ShotSpotter Alert to respond to this second shooting, where they found four men aged between 19 and 66 with various gunshot wounds. The 19-year-old victim is currently in critical condition while the other three men are expected to survive their injuries.
Authorities, including Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley, have stated that it is too early to determine whether the two incidents are linked. Mayor Brandon Scott has condemned the shootings, describing them as “unfortunate, cowardly incidents,” and has called on the community to assist law enforcement in apprehending the perpetrators.
In the first shooting, witnesses reported seeing a gray car pull up to the scene, from which two individuals exited and opened fire before fleeing. Police subsequently attempted to pursue the suspect’s vehicle but were unable to locate it. This escalation in gun violence has raised considerable concern within the Baltimore community, especially given recent trends indicating a decline in overall crime rates.
The Carrollton Ridge neighborhood is particularly noteworthy, as it has recorded three homicides involving firearms over the past year, alongside a 12.9% decrease in overall homicide rates compared to the previous year. In total, there were 27 gun violence victims in this area within the last 12 months. Throughout Baltimore, there has been a reported 21% decrease in gun violence victims from 2023 to 2024, with 3,478 victims in 2023 down to 2,736 in 2024. Citywide, total homicide cases are estimated to have decreased by 19%, with 82 reported homicides in 2024 compared to 66 in the year following.
Despite the overall decrease in crime, the recent spate of shootings has raised alarms and highlighted ongoing public safety challenges in the city. Authorities continue to seek cooperation from residents to help reduce gun violence and improve the safety of neighborhoods across Baltimore.
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- Google Search: Baltimore Gun Violence
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