Four people were shot in the Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday evening and two children, including a 2-month-old infant and a 3-year-old boy, were injured in a crash, according to Baltimore City Police.
Baltimore Police Department on Twitter confirmed that there are multiple victims in a shooting near Pennsylvania Avenue and Laurens Street, Saturday evening.
Officers were called just before 6:40 p.m. for a report of shots fired. Baltimore Police Commissioner Harrison said once officers arrived, it was learned the five victims were injured,
In a news conference Saturday evening, Harrison said five people were injured in the shooting and four of those people had gunshot wounds. Those injured include three adults and two children.
One man was reportedly shot in the arm and is in stable condition. Harrison said another man was shot while standing outside. He was taken to the hospital where he has since died from his injuries.
Harrison said that a woman was driving with two children in the car when she and one child were shot and the car crashed. It’s unclear if they were the intended victims. Commissioner is urging anyone with information to come forward.
A woman was in a car with two children that were driving down the street. Her car came to a stop when it crashed into a pole, according to WBAL.
Harrison said that woman has a gunshot wound and is in critical condition. Harrison said a 6-year-old has critical injuries as a result of the crash. A 2-year-old has a gunshot wound and is in critical but stable condition.
Harrison said it is believed that a gunman or multiple gunmen reportedly opened fire. It is not clear who the intended target was – either the people in the car or people outside at the intersection.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police or anonymously at Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587.
The investigation is ongoing. No further information has been released.
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