Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Southern District Violence

Shooting // Police responding to shots fired in the 1800 block of W. Pratt St. about 2 a.m. Sunday found a man lying in the street bleeding from bullet wounds to the back and the left leg. The unidentified man was being treated at Maryland Shock Trauma Center and was expected to survive. Police said he was unable to identify his assailant or provide a reason for being shot.

Rape // Police were seeking a man who forcibly entered a woman's house in the 1100 block of Cleveland St. about 2 a.m. Saturday through a first-floor kitchen window and raped her while she slept on a couch. During the assault, the apparently unarmed man struck the woman repeatedly in the face with his fist, causing bruises and cuts. After the man fled, the woman called police and was taken to Mercy Medical Center for treatment and was released. Anyone knowing the man's identity is urged to call district detectives at 410-396-2499.

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