Shooting Near Baltimore Mall Leaves One Dead, Three Injured

Police investigating incident that occurred near Mondawmin Mall in West Baltimore

Feb. 18, 2026 at 5:07am

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A shooting incident near Mondawmin Mall in West Baltimore on Monday evening has left one person dead and three others injured. Baltimore Police responded to the 2400 block of Liberty Heights Avenue around 9:30 p.m. and found two men suffering from gunshot wounds, while another victim was later located deceased in the 2500 block of Liberty Heights Avenue. A fourth victim also sought treatment for a gunshot wound at a nearby location.

Why it matters

Gun violence remains an ongoing issue in Baltimore, with the city experiencing high rates of shootings and homicides in recent years. This latest incident near a major shopping mall raises concerns about public safety in the area and the broader challenges the city faces in addressing crime.

The details

According to Baltimore Police, officers responded to the 2400 block of Liberty Heights Avenue around 9:30 p.m. on Monday after receiving reports of a shooting. At the scene, they found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. As they canvassed the area, they located another male victim deceased in the 2500 block of Liberty Heights Avenue. A fourth victim also later sought treatment for a gunshot wound at a different location.

  • The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Monday, February 17, 2026.

The players

Baltimore Police

The law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

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What they’re saying

“Police Commissioner Worley and PIO are on scene of a shooting with four victims in the 2400 block of Liberty Heights. Please avoid the area due to multiple street closures. More information will be provided as it becomes available.”

— Baltimore Police

The takeaway

This latest shooting near a major Baltimore shopping mall underscores the persistent challenge of gun violence in the city, and the need for continued efforts to improve public safety and address the root causes of crime.