A Saturday night in Baltimore took a harrowing turn when gunfire erupted at a popular street corner, leaving six people wounded, including a 5-year-old girl.
According to Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley, the shooting began shortly before 8:50 p.m. local time near the intersection of Spaulding and Queensberry avenues, where families and friends had gathered to enjoy a seafood spread.
"Somebody just opened fire," Worley said, describing how the group had been eating crabs when the first rounds flew.
All six victims were rushed to nearby hospitals. The 5-year-old girl is receiving treatment and is expected to recover, while a man injured during the shooting remains in critical condition and has been taken into surgery.
Investigators are still piecing together exactly what happened. No suspects have been named, and police say they have limited information, noting only that multiple rounds were fired at the scene.
For residents who often come together for street food, family outings and community events, Saturday's violence sent shock waves through the neighborhood, reigniting questions about public safety and the challenges of curbing urban gun violence.
As images and stories spread online, young global citizens watch with growing concern about the prevalence of gun violence in urban centers around the world, highlighting the urgent need for solutions that protect families and communities everywhere.
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Six wounded in Baltimore mass shooting, including a 5-year-old girl
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