A man shot near a Baltimore mosque was in critical condition on Wednesday, according to Baltimore Police Department.
On Wednesday at 3:09 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting outside of the Masjid ul Haqq mosque on the 500 block of Islamic Way in Upton. Officers found a 49-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound in his upper body.
The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition, according to police. A person of interest was taken into custody.
Because of the severity of the victim’s injuries, Baltimore Police’s homicide detectives are investigating the incident. Anyone with information can call 410-396-2100.
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