Seven wounded in East Baltimore shooting

A mass shooting Wednesday night in East Baltimore left seven people injured, including a 3-year-old boy and 16-year-old girl. The other five victims ranged in age from 18 to 43.

About 40 shots fired from one direction

Investigators say roughly 40 gunshots were fired during the shooting near North Caroline and East Fayette streets. All the shots came from one direction, though it's unclear how many weapons or shooters were involved.

Police link shooting to gang dispute

Law enforcement sources told The Banner the shooting is connected to an ongoing gang dispute in the area. Police Commissioner Richard Worley called it a cowardly act and vowed to hold those responsible accountable.

“"Even the individuals who were shot, somebody in that group probably knows who was shooting at them, and I hope that they come forward and tell us."”

Shooting location near public housing

The shooting occurred near the intersection of North Caroline and East Fayette streets, adjacent to Douglass Homes, a public housing complex built in the 1940s. The area also has a small park, liquor store, and bus stops.

Police examining video evidence

Commissioner Worley said there are numerous cameras in the area and detectives plan to review video footage to determine how the shooters arrived and what led to the gunfire. All five victims who were hospitalized have been released.