A 38-year-old man was killed and five others injured, including a 5-year-old girl, in a mass shooting Saturday evening in Baltimore’s Park Heights neighborhood, according to police.
Officers responded around 8:45 p.m. to the area of Spaulding and Queensbury avenues, where six gunshot victims were found, according to Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley. Worley said that among the victims were four men, a woman, and a young child.
A group of people were sitting outside on their porch and up against a car, eating, when someone started shooting, Worley said.
Homicide and District Detective units responded to the scene, along with assistance from Baltimore City Fire and EMS services.
Police said the 5-year-old was shot in the hand and is expected to recover. The 38-year-old man was found in critical condition and was pronounced dead Sunday morning.
The other shooting victims are a 23-year-old woman, a 32-year-old man, a 33-year-old man, and a 52-year-old man. They are expected to survive.
Police believe the event was targeted and are working to interview the victims and witnesses to determine what led to the shooting.
No suspects reported
No suspects have yet been identified, according to police.
Homicide Detectives are investigating this incident and are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100.
Those who wish to remain anonymous may utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP. You may also submit an anonymous online text tip to Metro Crime Stoppers by visiting the MCS website.
