Baltimore police investigate after 51-year-old man shot in Poppleton

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Baltimore police are investigating after a 51-year-old man was shot in the Poppleton neighborhood on Friday night.

Around 8:36 p.m. on April 10, officers were called to the 800 block of W. Lexington St. in southwest Baltimore for a Shot Spotter alert, police said.

There, officers found a 51-year-old man who was suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

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The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, authorities said.

Southwest District detectives are investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 410-396-2488 or contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

FOX45 crews are on scene. This article will be updated when more information becomes available.