Shooting near Baltimore youth football event leaves 12-year-old girl dead, 3 adults wounded
A 12-year-old girl was killed and three adults wounded when two men opened fire near a youth football event at Leon Day Park in Baltimore during a dispute over a parking space. The preteen was caught in the crossfire between the two gunmen, who engaged in a gunfight. Police Commissioner Richard Worley described the two men as "cowards" and said the girl, who was watching the football game, was caught in the middle of their altercation. The shooting has deeply affected the Baltimore community.
Officers responded at approximately 6:15 p.m. on North Franklintown Road after receiving multiple reports of gunfire. A 25-year-old woman was treated for gunshot wounds, whilst a 28-year-old man and a 23-year-old man separately sought hospital treatment; all three were listed in stable condition. As of Saturday evening, police were searching for two adult male suspects with no arrests announced. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott described the incident as "one of the most disgusting things" he had witnessed, expressing concern for the lasting impact on the girl's family, classmates and community.
- 12-year-old girl killed in shooting near Baltimore youth football event
- Two men allegedly exchanged gunfire over parking space dispute
- Three adults also wounded; suspects still at large
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A youth football event was being held at Leon Day Park in Baltimore when two men involved in a parking dispute began shooting at each other. The violence interrupted the community sporting activity.
A 12-year-old girl who was watching the game was caught in the crossfire and killed. Three adults were also wounded in the incident, though all three were reported to be in stable condition.
The incident has prompted serious concern from Baltimore's officials and community. The death of a child at a community sporting event has affected her family, classmates, and the wider area.