Police investigate Wilkens Avenue shooting after victim seeks hospital care

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A 31-year-old man was treated at a hospital early Sunday after being shot in Southwest Baltimore, police said.

Officers responded to an area hospital at about 12:24 a.m. Aug. 16, after a shooting victim arrived seeking treatment.

Police said officers found the man suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to his extremities.

A preliminary investigation determined the shooting happened in the 3400 block of Wilkens Avenue.

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Southwest District detectives are investigating and have asked anyone with information to call 410-396-2488.

People who want to remain anonymous can contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP or submit an anonymous online text tip through the MCS website.