Red Emma's Shooting: Victim in Grave Condition, Police Say

BALTIMORE, MD — Police said a man was in grave condition after a shooting Friday morning at Red Emma's.

At 11:18 a.m., officials responded the shop at 30 West North Avenue for a reported shooting.

The victim was sitting in the cafe when someone called him over to the doorway, a dispute occurred and he was shot in the upper body, according to Baltimore Police spokesman Jarron Jackson.

The victim and suspect may have known one another, because "the suspect called the victim over," Jackson said, stating: "At this point, we do not believe this is a random act."

The 37-year-old victim was in grave condition undergoing treatment at an area hospital, police reported Friday afternoon.

Red Emma's announced that it would be closed for the duration of the day on Friday, Feb. 3, "due to unforeseen circumstances." The bookstore has relocated its evening program to 2640 St. Paul Street.

Police ask anyone who may have been taking video or pictures nearby to share them with detectives to help identify the shooter, whose only description was a man wearing dark clothing and possibly a mask.

Text tips and video to the following tip line: 443-902-4824. Anyone with information may also contact homicide detectives at 410-396-2100. Those who would like to remain anonymous can call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

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