Baltimore Police responded to investigate the reported shooting on the 3000 block of West Garrison Avenue and found a 28-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the stomach around 1:30 a.m.
The man was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.
A follow-up investigation found that the man had broken into his ex-girlfriend’s house and "attempted to get into her locked bedroom" before she shot him, police said.
The investigation is being led by Northern District Shooting detectives. Anyone with information is asked to call 410-396-2455. Anonymous tips can be made using the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
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