Police investigate after 16-year-old shot in foot inside Northwest Baltimore home

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Baltimore police are investigating after a 16-year-old boy was shot in the foot inside a home on Saturday in northwest Baltimore.

Officers responded to the 3000 block of Westwood Avenue on Feb. 28, at approximately 10:60 p.m., for a reported shooting.

Police said officers found a 16-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound to his foot.

The teen was taken to a local hospital for treatment, where he is expected to recover.

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Detectives located a crime scene inside a home in the 3300 block of Westwood Avenue.

Northwest District detectives are investigating and ask anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2466.

People who want to remain anonymous can call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP or submit an anonymous tip through the Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland website.