Two Dead In Separate Night Shootings In Baltimore: Police

Two people have died in two separate shootings that took place in Baltimore only minutes apart, authorities said.

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04/20/2022 8:51 a.m.

Police responded to a shot spotter alert in the 1800 block of Ramsey Street around 8:19 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, Baltimore Police said.

Upon arrival, officers found Caron McCaskill, 21, shot in the chest in the 300 block of South Monroe Street, police said. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators learned the McCaskill ran and collapsed on South Monroe Street after being shot on Ramsey Street, police added.

Police then responded to a reported shooting in the 3100 block of Oakford Avenue around 8:55 p.m.

Upon arrival, officers found a Michael Clanton, 40, was shot in the head, according to police. He was taken to Sinai Hospital where he died a short time later.

Anyone with information about the first incident is asked to contact police at (410) 396-2100. Anyone with information about the second incident is asked to contact police at (410) 396-2100. People can also call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7lockup.

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