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BALTIMORE, Maryland — One person was killed and another was injured in a shooting in Northeast Baltimore Saturday evening, according to police.

Around 6:33 p.m., officers from the Northeast Precinct were on patrol in the 5900 block of Belair Road when they heard gunshots nearby in the 4200 block of Powell Boulevard. Police teams arriving at the scene found a 46-year-old man shot in the head. He was transported to a local hospital and was later pronounced dead.

A short time later, a second victim, a 24-year-old man, was hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds to the back. Investigators determined he was also shot on Powell Boulevard. The young victim is currently in stable condition.

Baltimore Police Department Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation and are urging anyone with information to get in touch. Tips are available by calling 410-396-2100.

For those who prefer to remain anonymous, tips can also be submitted through Metro Crime Stoppers by calling 1-866-7LOCKUP or by visiting their website to submit a text tip online.