Arrests Made After Rise in Non-Fatal Shootings in Curtis Bay

Residents express concerns over public safety as police report a 160% increase in non-deadly shootings in the Southern District compared to last year.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:19pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a spent shell casing on the ground, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the investigative nature of the crime story without depicting any actual violence or victims.The aftermath of a non-fatal shooting in Curtis Bay exposes the community's ongoing struggle with gun violence.Baltimore Today

Police have arrested three people, including two teenagers, in connection with a triple shooting that occurred in January in the Curtis Bay neighborhood of Baltimore. The shooting left two men and a 15-year-old boy with gunshot wounds. Residents of Curtis Bay say they are worried about the rise in non-fatal shootings in the area and are calling for help from the city to improve public safety.

Why it matters

The increase in non-fatal shootings in Curtis Bay and the broader Southern District of Baltimore is concerning, as it indicates ongoing issues with gun violence and public safety in the community. Residents feel unsafe and are pleading for assistance from city officials to address the problem and provide a safer environment, especially for young people.

The details

On January 31, police responded to a shooting at the Liberty Bay Apartments on Fairhaven Avenue, where they found two men and a 15-year-old boy with gunshot wounds. On the same day, a different 15-year-old boy was arrested and charged with illegally possessing ammunition. On March 25, a search for another suspect led to a lockdown at Sparrows Point Middle and High Schools, and a 17-year-old boy was arrested nearby and charged with first-degree attempted murder. On April 5, detectives arrested 32-year-old Eric Pinkcett Jr. at a home in Burtonsville and charged him with first-degree attempted murder in connection with the January shooting.

  • On January 31, police responded to a shooting at the Liberty Bay Apartments.
  • On the same day, a 15-year-old boy was arrested and charged with illegally possessing ammunition.
  • On March 25, a search for another suspect led to a lockdown at Sparrows Point Middle and High Schools, and a 17-year-old boy was arrested.
  • On April 5, detectives arrested 32-year-old Eric Pinkcett Jr. and charged him with first-degree attempted murder.

The players

Eric Pinkcett Jr.

A 32-year-old man who was arrested and charged with first-degree attempted murder in connection with the January shooting in Curtis Bay.

Denise Segar

A Curtis Bay resident who expressed concerns about the rise in non-fatal shootings and the need for a safer environment in the community.

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What they’re saying

“I'm really worried about I'm worried about people down here. We need a safer environment.”

— Denise Segar, Curtis Bay resident

“What our kids see, then they're repeating. That's all it is, is a repeat. But we have to have the courage to tell our kids this is not what they want.”

— Denise Segar, Curtis Bay resident

“I wasn't shocked, but I will say this like, I think that the final arrest is a beautiful thing because as you see, we got young kids out here who should be able to play safe.”

— Curtis Bay resident

What’s next

The judge will decide on bail for the suspects in the coming weeks, and community leaders are calling for increased police presence and resources to address the rise in non-fatal shootings in Curtis Bay.

The takeaway

The spike in non-fatal shootings in Curtis Bay and the broader Southern District of Baltimore highlights ongoing challenges with gun violence and public safety in the city. Residents are pleading for help from city officials to provide a safer environment, especially for young people, and prevent further incidents of violence.