Shooting at a neighborhood party in the US, many casualties

Scene of the shooting in Baltimore (Maryland, USA)

Fox News reported on July 2 that a shooting occurred at a neighborhood party in Baltimore City (Maryland, USA) leaving at least two people dead and 28 injured.

The incident occurred as hundreds of people gathered in the Brooklyn Homes neighborhood in south Baltimore for the "Brooklyn Day" event. Police and emergency personnel responded to the scene in the 800 block of Gretna Avenue at around 0:30 a.m. local time on July 2.

At a press conference after the incident, Baltimore police officer Rich Worley said 30 people were shot, including two who died and three who were in critical condition.

The gunman opened fire at a neighborhood party and has yet to be apprehended. Some victims were taken to hospital by ambulance, while others arrived in private vehicles.

"The entire city of Baltimore is grieving the lives lost, and our hearts go out to all those recovering from this mass shooting," Mayor Brandon Scott said at a press conference.

He said the authorities were investigating. "Our homicide detectives will continue to work until they find out what happened. What we know this morning is that this was a cowardly act that cost two lives and affected many others," he said.

According to Mr. Worley, the perpetrator is still at large and the motive is unknown, while investigators are actively working. Witnesses said they heard about 20-30 shots. "The shots just kept going," one witness said.

Mayor Scott and police are urging anyone with information to come forward to help identify the shooter.

Source link: https://thanhnien.vn/xa-sung-tai-tiec-khu-dan-cu-o-my-nhieu-nguoi-thuong-vong-18523070217151062.htm