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Shortly after 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15, an officer was flagged down by someone in the Govans area of North Baltimore, alerting them that there was an "armed person" at a nearby school, according to a Baltimore Police Department spokesperson.
Just moments later, police received a call that a 15-year-old girl had been shot in the 800 block of East 43rd Street near Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle School.
Medics rushed to the scene and aided the victim, who was rushed into surgery at a nearby hospital.
Her condition is currently unknown. It is unclear whether or not the girl was shot at a school.
Northern District Shooting detectives have assumed control over the investigation and are asking anyone with information to call 410-396-2455.
Those who wish to remain anonymous should utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers’ tip-line at 1-866-7LOCK-UP. You may also anonymously text a tip by visiting the MCS of Maryland website.
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