Seven shot in East Baltimore, including young child; police seek suspect
A 4-year-old girl and six others were wounded in an intersection shooting Wednesday night with no clear motive.
What to know
- Seven people, including a 4-year-old girl, were shot Wednesday night at an intersection near East Fayette Street in East Baltimore around 9 p.m.
- All victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries; the young child required surgery.
- Police are investigating and searching for the suspect or suspects; motive remains unclear, though gunfire appeared directed in one direction.
“It looks like all the gunfire was just fired in one direction.”
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Police continue investigation; motive remains unclear
Authorities are reviewing camera footage and investigating to determine details about the suspect or suspects. No motive has been identified for the shooting.
“When the officer turned the corner, he found multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds, including a 3-year-old little boy.”
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Mayor Scott and Police Commissioner urge public to identify shooter — Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Police Commissioner Worley condemned the violence at a news conference. Worley called those responsible 'cowards.' Scott said the gunfire appeared to be directed in one direction only, suggesting a targeted shooting rather than random violence.
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All seven victims transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries — One victim was immediately transported by officers; five others were taken by medics; one victim walked into an area hospital. All had non-life-threatening injuries, though the 4-year-old required surgery.
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Seven people shot at East Baltimore intersection — Officers responded to reports of gunshots at an intersection near East Fayette Street around 9 p.m. local time. Seven people, including a 4-year-old girl, were shot. Police Commissioner Richard Worley said an officer on duty heard the gunshots and found multiple victims with gunshot wounds.
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