Baltimore police report that a suspect shot at a group of people in Baltimore, Maryland.
A shooting in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday night left six people injured, including a 5-year-old girl. According to police, the shooting appears to have been targeted.
Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley told reporters that the victims were sitting on a porch or near a car, eating, when the suspect began shooting. The incident occurred late Saturday night.
The five-year-old girl was shot in the hand and is expected to recover. Another victim is in critical condition and undergoing surgery. Homicide and District Detective units, along with Baltimore City Fire and EMS, are assisting with the investigation.
Several streets are closed, and local residents are advised to avoid the area. Investigators are interviewing victims and witnesses to determine the cause of the shooting. As of Saturday night, no suspects have been identified or apprehended.
Park Heights, a predominantly Black neighborhood in northwest Baltimore, is home to the Pimlico Race Course, where the Preakness Stakes are held. The area has struggled with economic hardship and high levels of violent crime in recent years.
Baltimore, Maryland, reported 68 murders in the first half of 2025, a significant decrease from 88 during the same period last year. The city, known from ‘The Wire,’ is regularly among the top five cities in the United States for homicides.
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