2 Teens Shot, Man Killed in Separate Baltimore Incidents

Shootings leave 15-year-old girl dead, 16-year-old boy injured, and 36-year-old man killed over weekend

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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A 15-year-old girl was killed and a 16-year-old boy was injured in separate shooting incidents in Baltimore over the weekend, while a 36-year-old man was also found dead in a vacant home in what police are investigating as a homicide.

Why it matters

Gun violence continues to plague Baltimore, with the city seeing a high rate of shootings and homicides in recent years. These latest incidents highlight the ongoing challenge of public safety and the impact on young lives in the community.

The details

In the first incident, police responded to a shooting around 2 a.m. Sunday in the 2100 block of Druid Hill Avenue, where they found a 15-year-old girl who had been shot and killed. Around 11:30 p.m. Saturday, police responded to a shooting call in the 3400 block of Bateman Avenue and found a 16-year-old boy who had been shot and injured while walking. Roughly two hours before the first shooting, police found a 36-year-old man dead inside a vacant home in the 5200 block of St. Charles Avenue, with trauma to his body, in what they are investigating as a homicide.

  • Around 2 a.m. Sunday, police responded to a shooting in the 2100 block of Druid Hill Avenue.
  • Around 11:30 p.m. Saturday, police responded to a shooting call in the 3400 block of Bateman Avenue.
  • Roughly two hours before the first shooting, police found a man dead inside a vacant home in the 5200 block of St. Charles Avenue.

The players

15-year-old girl

A teenage girl who was killed in a shooting in the 2100 block of Druid Hill Avenue.

16-year-old boy

A teenage boy who was injured in a shooting in the 3400 block of Bateman Avenue.

36-year-old man

A man who was found dead inside a vacant home in the 5200 block of St. Charles Avenue, with trauma to his body, in what police are investigating as a homicide.

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What they’re saying

“We know (the kids) from the neighborhood, they're very nice kids, they're respectful, humble, they didn't bother anyone that much. When I learned about which one it was, I was kind of shocked because she didn't bother anyone, you know, she was very sweet, outgoing, you know, positive so I was confused on what happened. Maybe wrong place at the wrong time but it's very sad.”

— Unidentified woman, Resident (wbal.com)

“It's sad to hear something like that occurred in my neighborhood. We're losing a lot of people to gun violence and it's just sad. Really sad (and) close to home.”

— Unidentified man, Resident (wbal.com)

What’s next

Baltimore police say homicide detectives are investigating the incidents and ask anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100.

The takeaway

These latest shootings in Baltimore underscore the ongoing challenge of gun violence in the city, which has seen high rates of homicides and shootings in recent years. Community members expressed shock and sadness over the incidents, highlighting the devastating impact on young lives and the need for continued efforts to address public safety concerns.