Group home resident tried to buy gun for fifty dollars, Baltimore MD


A resident in a group home reportedly tried to buy a gun for fifty dollars. His mother found out through Instagram and is worried about safety for herself and group home staff. The young man remains in the group home and did not complete the purchase.
Audio|Source: Baltimore City Police Northeast District
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Transcript:
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Callah, who is in the county, says that he has a client named (name withheld),
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who is at the above location. The caller says that he received a call from the group home that spoke to the nurse, Cleo, who stated that the mother of his client still have access to her son's Instagram page and stated that he was trying to purchase a gun for $50, and the mother is assigned for her safety and the staff members at the group home. Paula says that he works for...
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The Transformation Health 312, Suite 300, the number, he provided a number.
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Calla says that this occurred around 7 p.m.
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this evening.
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It has been confirmed that the young man is still in the group home and that the gun was not purchased. Caller says that they could be reached at the number and they provided it.
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Location mentioned:
East St, Baltimore, MD 21202
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