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

Two people were killed in a mass shooting in Baltimore, Maryland, on Sunday morning.

Another 28 people were injured, three of whom are in critical condition in hospital.

Acting Baltimore Police Department Commissioner Richard Worley said officers had received numerous calls about a shooting at the 800 block from Gretna Court in the Brooklyn Homes area of ​​South Baltimore just after 12:30 p.m.

When the police arrived they found several victims with gunshot wounds, he told a press conference on Sunday morning.

“We found a female adult deceased at the scene and nine other victims were transported from the site to area hospitals. In addition, we let 20 other victims walk into hospitals across the region,” he said.

“Our detectives are currently working on 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 go out to the families and friends of the victims, as well as the community and our entire city.”

A total of 30 people were shot. Two are dead and three are in critical condition

Detectives were seen combing the area for evidence at the scene of the shooting, police said (Photo credit: FOX45 News)

Witnesses said hundreds of people gathered overnight for an event dubbed “Brooklyn Day.” FOX45 news. Police confirmed that a Block Party was taking place in the area at the time of the shooting.

Detectives could be seen combing the area for evidence and several police cars were parked outside a nearby hospital.

Police are appealing for eyewitnesses or anyone with information to come forward. They have not yet determined a motive for the shooting, but said they are reviewing video footage and talking to witnesses to try to identify suspects.

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

He said, “All of Baltimore mourns the lives 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 know what happened here.

“But what we do know is that this was a recklessly cowardly act that happened here that permanently changed many lives and cost the lives of two people. And I want those in charge to hear me and hear me very clearly. We won’t stop until we find you and we will find you.’

This is a developing story with more to follow.