Gunfire erupted at a block party in Baltimore on Sunday, leaving two people dead and 28 wounded, local authorities said. Among the injured, three individuals remain in critical condition, as confirmed by Baltimore Police Department Acting Commissioner Richard Worley during a press conference held at the scene of the incident.
The shooting occurred shortly after 12:30 a.m. at a block party held in the Brooklyn Homes area, located in the southern part of the city, Worley said. All the victims affected by the shooting were adults, with nine of them being transported by ambulance, while the remaining 20 managed to reach nearby hospitals seeking medical attention, as revealed by Worley.
Tragically, a lifeless body of an 18-year-old woman was discovered at the scene, and a 20-year-old man was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at a hospital, police officials confirmed.
All the victims affected by the Baltimore shooting were adults, with nine of them being transported by ambulance, while the remaining 20 managed to reach nearby hospitals seeking medical attention, as revealed by Worley. Tragically, a lifeless body of an 18-year-old woman was discovered at the scene, and a 20-year-old man was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at a hospital, police officials confirmed.
Mayor Brandon Scott expressed his determination to hold those responsible accountable, stating, “I want those who are responsible to hear me, and hear me very clearly. We will not stop until we find you, and we will find you. Until then, I hope that every single breath you take, that you think about the lives that you took, think about the lives that you impacted here tonight.”
At present, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, prompting Mayor Scott to urge anyone with relevant information to step forward and assist investigators in identifying the “cowards” responsible for this act of violence.
Authorities emphasized that the crime scene was extensive, requiring an extensive investigation by detectives, which will take time to complete.
The incident comes as federal prosecutors in Baltimore have been highlighting their ongoing efforts to combat the city’s violent crime. Although this year’s reported number of homicides and shootings, approximately 130 and nearly 300, respectively, represents a decrease compared to the same period last year, according to authorities.
