From The Banner · Darreonna Davis,Sara Ruberg · · 1m 30s
Seven shot in Baltimore, including 3-year-old boy
A shooting in Washington Hill leaves multiple victims with non-life-threatening injuries, sparking outrage from city leaders.
In brief
A shooting in Washington Hill leaves multiple victims with non-life-threatening injuries, sparking outrage from city leaders. A mass shooting in Baltimore's Washington Hill neighborhood wounded seven people including a young child, prompting police to seek public help identifying suspects. Originally reported by The…
Seven shot in Baltimore neighborhood
Seven people, including a 3-year-old boy, were shot Wednesday night near East Fayette and North Caroline streets in the Washington Hill area. Police responded shortly after 9 p.m. and found multiple victims at the scene.
Child rushed to surgery after shooting
The 3-year-old boy was immediately driven to the hospital by officers, where he underwent surgery. All seven victims are reported to have non-life-threatening injuries.
Mayor demands answers on shooting
Mayor Brandon Scott expressed outrage at the incident, saying every person in Baltimore should help find the suspects. He called the shooters cowards and said there is no way for them to reclaim humanity after this act.
“Every single soul in Baltimore should be asking if they know anything about the cowards who shot these seven people.”
Police seek public help finding suspects
Police Commissioner Richard Worley said officers are looking for the suspect or suspects and asked the public for help. Police believe all shots were fired in the same direction but have not disclosed victims' relationships or a possible motive.
Large crime scene cordoned off
Police closed East Fayette and North Caroline streets, wrapping police tape around light poles, trees, and a bus stop. More than a dozen police cars blocked off corners surrounding Douglass Homes public housing community.
Here's the gist
A mass shooting in Baltimore's Washington Hill neighborhood wounded seven people including a young child, prompting police to seek public help identifying suspects.
