26-year-old Laurel man arrested, charged in west Baltimore shooting

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A 26-year-old man was arrested in connection with a shooting in west Baltimore from earlier this month, the Baltimore Police Department announced Monday.

Michael Parkerton of Laurel was charged after he allegedly shot a 44-year-old man in April.

On April 11, around 2:46 p.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of W. Lafayette Avenue for a shooting.

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Upon arrival, police found a 44-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound.

He was transported to a local hospital and listed in critical condition.

Western District shooting detectives responded to the scene and worked to identify a suspect and motive.

On April 15, Parkerton was taken into custody while in the 2500 block of West Lafayette Avenue.

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Detectives transported him to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where he has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and multiple handgun violations.