Officers were called to the 4000 block of Loch Raven Boulevard to investigate the shooting report around 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 6.
A 29-year-old man was found with a life-threatening gunshot wound and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
Meanwhile, detectives at the scene were informed that a potential suspect had entered a nearby home.
The SWAT Team was notified to clear the home and did not locate a suspect or any additional victims.
The investigation is being led by Northeast District Shooting Detectives.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.
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