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Baltimore shooting injures 3-year-old and 6 others
Baltimore police report a shooting that injured a 3-year-old boy and five others in a neighborhood gunfight
In brief
Baltimore police report a shooting that injured a 3-year-old boy and five others in a neighborhood gunfight A 3-year-old boy was shot in East Baltimore and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Originally reported by Newsweek.
Shooting in East Baltimore
Seven people were shot in an East Baltimore neighborhood Wednesday night, including a 3-year-old boy.
“When the officer turned the corner, he found multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds, including a 3-year-old little boy.”
Victims hospitalized
All victims were taken to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, including a 3-year-old boy who underwent surgery.
“The officers immediately put the little boy in their patrol car, transporting him to the hospital, where he went into surgery.”
Police search underway
Police are reviewing camera footage to identify suspects after a shooting at an intersection near East Fayette Street.
“The department is reviewing camera footage as investigators work to determine details about a suspect or suspects.”
Mayor condemns shooter
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said the shooter would not be able to reclaim humanity after harming a child.
“To those individuals, there is no way for you to reclaim humanity after doing that.”
No public threat
Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the public after the shooting.
“Worley told WBAL-TV that there was no ongoing threat to the public.”
At a glance
A 3-year-old boy was shot in East Baltimore and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
