Baltimore Police Announce Arrest in South Hanover Street Shooting
Baltimore Police announced the arrest of a 33 year old man in connection with an April shooting on South Hanover Street, charging him with attempted 2nd Degree Murder. The victim sustained a non life threatening graze wound, and detectives are asking the public for information to close the case.
Baltimore Police announced on December 5 that investigators had arrested 33 year old Dionte White of Baltimore in connection with a shooting that left a 32 year old man injured on April 27. The arrest was made by Warrant Apprehension detectives on November 14, and White was transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility where he was charged with attempted 2nd Degree Murder.
The shooting occurred at approximately 2:09 a.m. on April 27 in the 1500 block of South Hanover Street in the Southern District. Patrol officers who responded found a 32 year old man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Medical personnel at an area hospital confirmed the injury was a graze wound and described it as non life threatening.
Police investigators have attributed the arrest to follow up work by Southern District detectives and the Warrant Apprehension unit. Charging the suspect with attempted 2nd Degree Murder signals prosecutors and investigators view the case as more than a simple assault, and it will proceed through the criminal justice system where prosecutors will decide formal charges and next steps.
For residents of the South Hanover Street corridor, the arrest may offer some reassurance that detectives pursued leads and located the person named in the investigation. At the same time the case underscores broader public safety concerns in neighborhoods where late night violence can strain community trust and police resources. Institutional response in this instance relied on coordination between patrol, detectives and warrant teams to move from initial incident response to an arrest weeks later.
Police are continuing to seek additional information from the public to ensure a complete investigation. Southern District detectives may be reached at 410 396 2499. Tips may also be submitted to Metro Crime Stoppers at 1 866 7LOCKUP. The Baltimore Police Department Media Relations office can be contacted at mediarelations@baltimorecity.gov or 410 396 2012 for further media inquiries. Residents with information are encouraged to come forward so investigators can build the strongest possible case.
