One man was killed and seven others were injured in a shooting in Baltimore late Sunday night, police said.
Several firearms were found at the scene of the shooting on the 1300 block of Spring Street when police arrived after 8 p.m., Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley said at a press conference.
“There was a gathering over on Spring Street, and at some point, it looks like multiple people opened fire, and we end up with eight people shot and one deceased,” Worley said, as reported by ABC News’ Baltimore affiliate WMAR.
The man who was killed was 36 years old, police said. A woman and six men aged between 22 and 45 were injured, police said. Their conditions ranged from critical to stable, with all taken to local hospitals, police said.
Officials also said there was “no indication” that any of the people who were shot were simply passing by, or not involved in the gathering that was taking place before the shooting.
There was no immediate information released on possible suspects. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is assisting with the investigation, which was in its preliminary stages.
Faith Leach, Baltimore’s chief administrative officer, said that under the direction of Mayor Brandon Scott the administration was launching “community neighborhood stabilization efforts right here in this community in the days ahead.”
“Please know that the Scott administration will be here. We will be here in the immediate aftermath of this incident, but we will also be here for the long term to address your challenges, your needs, and to also help the community heal,” Leach said.
ABC News’ Megan Wordell contributed to this report.
On the evening of July 15th, 2021, a shooting incident in Baltimore left one person dead and seven others injured. The incident occurred in the Cherry Hill neighborhood, a community that has unfortunately seen its fair share of violence in recent years.
According to the Baltimore Police Department, the shooting took place at a block party on Seagull Avenue. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing chaos erupt as people tried to flee the scene. When officers arrived, they found one individual who had been fatally shot and seven others who had sustained injuries of varying degrees.
The motive behind the shooting is still unclear, and police are actively investigating the incident. Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims or any potential suspects involved in the shooting.
This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing issue of gun violence in Baltimore. The city has long struggled with high rates of crime, particularly in certain neighborhoods where poverty and lack of resources contribute to a cycle of violence.
Community leaders and residents are calling for action to address the root causes of violence in Baltimore. They are advocating for increased investment in social programs, mental health services, and community policing efforts to help prevent future tragedies like this one.
In the meantime, the families of the victims are left to grieve and try to make sense of the senseless violence that has impacted their lives. The community is coming together to support those affected by the shooting, offering prayers, condolences, and assistance in any way they can.
As the investigation into this shooting continues, it is important for residents to remain vigilant and report any information they may have to authorities. Only by working together can we hope to bring an end to the cycle of violence that plagues our communities and prevent further tragedies from occurring.
