3-Year-Old Boy Wounded in West Baltimore Shooting

Police investigating incident that left child with non-life-threatening ankle injury

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A 3-year-old boy was shot in the ankle in west Baltimore on Thursday night, according to police. Officers responded to a report of a shooting around 10:30 p.m. in the 700 block of Wilbron Avenue and found the child suffering from a gunshot wound. The boy was taken to a local hospital for treatment of the non-life-threatening injury.

Why it matters

Gun violence involving children is an ongoing concern in Baltimore, which has struggled with high rates of crime and shootings in recent years. This incident highlights the need for continued efforts to address the root causes of gun violence and protect vulnerable members of the community.

The details

Police said the 3-year-old boy was shot in the ankle during the incident. An ambulance transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was treated for the non-life-threatening injury. Western District detectives are investigating the shooting, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.

  • The shooting occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Western District detectives

The police detectives investigating the shooting incident.

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What’s next

Police are continuing their investigation into the shooting and are asking the public for any information that could help identify the shooter.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the ongoing challenges Baltimore faces in addressing gun violence, particularly when it involves the most vulnerable members of the community. Community leaders and law enforcement will need to work together to find solutions that protect children and promote public safety.