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BALTIMORE — A 16-year-old girl was injured in a shooting Friday afternoon in Northwest Baltimore, according to the Baltimore Police Department. The incident occurred in the 3800 block of Chatham Road, where Northwest District patrol officers responded at approximately 4:57 p.m. after receiving reports of a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers found the teenage victim inside a residence with a gunshot wound to the upper body. The girl was immediately transported to a local hospital, where she is currently listed in stable condition.

The investigation has been taken over by Northwest District Shooting detectives.

"Detectives are actively investigating this incident," the Baltimore Police Department said in a statement.

Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to contact Northwest District Shooting detectives at 410-396-2466.

As of now, no details have been released regarding possible suspects or motives. The investigation is ongoing.

BALTIMORE — A 56-year-old man was fatally shot on Friday evening in the 600 block of Springfield Avenue, according to the Baltimore Police Department. Officers from the Northern District responded to the scene at approximately 6:21 p.m. after receiving reports of a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. Despite the rapid response, the man was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel.

The Baltimore Police Department has launched an investigation into the incident. "Homicide detectives are actively seeking information," the department said in a statement. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Baltimore Police Department at 410-396-2100.

No further details regarding the motive or suspects have been released at this time. The investigation remains ongoing.

WEEHAWKEN, N.J. — A 24-year-old man was fatally shot Thursday evening in Weehawken, prompting an investigation by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Weehawken Police Department. The victim, identified as Jhonnier Gamboa Acosta, was found with gunshot wounds in the area of Park Avenue between 37th Street and 41st Street shortly after 7 p.m.

Officers responded to the scene after receiving reports of shots fired. Acosta was transported to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 8:14 p.m. The cause and manner of death are pending an examination by the Regional Medical Examiner’s Office.

A suspect, 67-year-old Juan Perez, was apprehended during the preliminary investigation by members of the Union City and Weehawken Police Departments. Perez has been charged with murder, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. He is being held at the Hudson County Correctional Facility awaiting his first court appearance.

“The charges are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty,” Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said in a statement.

The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities crediting the collaborative efforts of the Homicide Unit, Weehawken Police Department, and Union City Police Department for the swift arrest.