Baltimore Shooting
Seven People, Including a Toddler, Injured in Central Baltimore Shooting
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An officer who was in the area heard the barrage of gunfire and rushed toward the scene, where the wounded child and other victims were found.
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Police Commissioner Richard Worley said preliminary information indicated that “all the gunfire was shot in one direction,” though investigators had not established a motive.
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Mayor Brandon Scott said those responsible could not “reclaim humanity” after the shooting and urged them to surrender, telling residents that “everybody in the godd*** city should be looking for you.”
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Police Commissioner Richard Worley described the suspected gunmen as “cowards” in his condemnation of the attack.
Seven people, including a 3-year-old boy, were shot Wednesday night near East Fayette Street in central Baltimore. Fox17 reported that victims ranged in age from 3 to 43 years old. Police rushed the wounded toddler to a hospital in a patrol car rather than waiting for an ambulance, and he underwent surgery. Officials said the victims' injuries were not life-threatening, though a specific condition update was not immediately available.
An officer in the area heard gunfire and rushed to the scene, where multiple victims were found. Fox11Online reported that investigators were reviewing surveillance footage to identify suspects. No arrests had been announced as of Wednesday night, and the motive remained unclear. Police Commissioner Richard Worley said preliminary information showed "all the gunfire was shot in one direction."
Officer on Scene Rushed Toddler to Hospital
An officer who was already in the East Baltimore area heard the barrage of gunfire and immediately responded. The officer transported the 3-year-old boy to the hospital in a patrol car instead of waiting for an ambulance. Fox11Online reported that the child was taken into surgery. His rapid transport likely saved time in getting him emergency medical care.
Police Say Gunfire Came From Single Direction
Police Commissioner Richard Worley told reporters that the evidence suggested a coordinated attack. He said preliminary information indicated "all the gunfire was shot in one direction," meaning the victims were likely targeted from one location. Fox17 reported that investigators were still reviewing surveillance footage to identify one or more suspects. The shooter's identity and motive remained unknown.
Mayor and Police Condemn Attack, Call for Surrender
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Police Commissioner Worley condemned the shooting in the strongest terms. Scott said those responsible could not "reclaim humanity" after the attack. He directly addressed the shooter, telling residents to find them: "everybody in the god*** city should be looking for you." Worley called the suspected gunmen "cowards" who carried out a senseless act.
No Continuing Threat to Public, Police Say
Baltimore police said there was no ongoing danger to the community following the shooting. Fox17 reported that authorities believed the victims and suspects had a connection, though investigators did not confirm this at the time. Police urged anyone with information about the shooting to contact them. The case remained active as detectives worked to make arrests.
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