Mass shooting in Baltimore: Reports of dozens injured and multiple dead

Two people are dead and three in critical condition after a mass shooting in Baltimore, Maryland, that left 30 injured in the early hours of Sunday morning. 

Baltimore Police Department confirmed a large team of officers and medical personnel had responded to gunfire in the city’s southern district.

Acting Commissioner Richard Worley for the Baltimore Police Department said  officers had received numerous calls reporting a shooting at the 800 block of Gretna Court in the Brooklyn Homes area of South Baltimore just after 12.30am.

When police arrived they located multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds, he told a press conference Sunday morning. 

‘We located one female adult deceased on the scene and nine additional victims were transported from the location to area hospitals. Additionally, we had 20 other victims walk into hospitals throughout the region,’ he said. 

‘Our detectives are currently working an extensive crime scene. The two deceased victims we have are both adults. We have three other victims who are in critical condition. Our hearts and prayers are going out to the families and friends of the victims, as well as the community and our entire city’.  

A mass shooting occurred in Baltimore, Maryland , early Sunday morning, leaving dozens of people wounded and multiple fatalities

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The number of victims was not immediately provided. Acting Commissioner Richard Worley was at the scene of the shooting, police said (Picture credit: FOX45 News)

Witnesses said hundreds of people had gathered overnight for an event called ‘Brooklyn Day’, according to FOX45 News. Police confirmed there was a Block Party happening in the area at the time of the shooting.

Investigators could be seen combing the area for evidence and there were multiple police cars stationed outside a nearby hospital.  

Police have called for any eye witnesses or anyone who knows anything to come forward. They have yet to determine a motive for the shooting but said they are reviewing video footage and talking to witnesses to try to identify suspects.

Mayor of Baltimore Brandon Scott was also at the crime scene Sunday morning. 

He said: ‘All of Baltimore is grieving for the lives that were lost here and our hearts are with those who are still recovering. This investigation is ongoing and our homicide detectives will continue to work until we find out what happened here. 

‘But what we do know is that this was a recklessly cowardly act that happened here and that has permanently altered many lives and cost two people their lives. And I want those responsible to hear me and hear me very clearly. We will not stop until we find you and we will find you.’  

This is a developing story with more to follow.