# Seven shot in East Baltimore gang dispute

> Police say a mass shooting that wounded a 3-year-old and teenager stems from an ongoing gang conflict.
- Title: Seven shot in East Baltimore gang dispute · The Banner
- Summary: Police say a mass shooting that wounded a 3-year-old and teenager stems from an ongoing gang conflict. A shooting in East Baltimore that injured seven…
- Keywords: baltimore, east baltimore, mass shooting, gang dispute, police investigation, north caroline street, east fayette street, douglass homes, commissioner richard worley, news, local, Seven
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-mass-shooting-police-gang-dispute-WYIAKK7S6JGSDPIEDGSLHCJJ3I
- Author: Alex Mann,Justin Fenton
- Published: 2026-09-18T16:17:44.659+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: baltimore, east baltimore, mass shooting, gang dispute, police investigation, north caroline street, east fayette street, douglass homes, commissioner richard worley, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

A shooting in East Baltimore that injured seven people, including young children, is believed by police to be connected to a gang dispute, though suspects remain at large.