Baltimore Police are investigating a mass shooting Sunday in a residential area south of the city. According to Police Department spokeswoman Lindsey Eldridge, the attack shooting took place in the 800 block of Gretna Avenue.
🚨BREAKING: Police are responding to a mass shooting in Brooklyn. Potentially dozens of victims.
I just spoke with the mayor’s spokesperson and BPD’s public information officer. They’ll be holding a press conference shortly. pic.twitter.com/v8qyCnR8lP
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According to the first reports from local news channels, the shooting occurred at a block party where people were celebrating an event known as "Brooklyn Day." According to the Baltimore police commissioner, who appeared before the media, two people were killed as a result of the attack, both adults.
At least 29 people were injured. According to official information, nine were taken to hospitals by the emergency services, while 20 others went on their own. Among them, three are said to be in critical condition.
According to the Baltimore Police Department, no arrests have yet been made in connection with the shooting. The shooters fled the scene after the attack. Police said they are looking for the suspects and told the press that they are analyzing the videos from cameras in the area to find them.
