Police Investigate Murder Of Pregnant Woman, Her Unborn Child, Among Others In City

Baltimore Police are investigating a number of murders from this past week -- one being the death of a pregnant woman and her unborn child.

On Sunday around 3:30 p.m., officers responded to the report of a shooting at 4800 Claybury Avenue. Upon arrival, officers were unable to find the shooting victim.

About two hours later, a pregnant woman, identified as 28-year-old Shahidah Barnes, was located outside of an area hospital with gunshot wounds to her body. Barnes was taken inside where she died a short time later. Police say the hospital staff was unable to save the victim's baby.

Detectives believe this was domestic related.

Any witnesses are asked to call detectives at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup. You can also text tips to 443-902-4824.