Police say a 12-year-old girl was fatally shot at Baltimore park where youth football game was
BALTIMORE (AP) — A 12-year-old girl was killed when she was caught in the crossfire of gunshots between two men who apparently were arguing over a parking space in a Baltimore park where a youth football game was being played, police said.
A tragic incident unfolded in a Baltimore park on Saturday evening when a 12-year-old girl lost her life amidst a gunfight between two men. Police responded to Leon Day Park around 6:15 PM, where they discovered the girl and a woman with gunshot wounds. Two men, also wounded, sought medical attention at local hospitals. The girl succumbed to her injuries at a hospital, while the two adults were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
According to Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley, the argument appeared to be over a parking space, leading the two men to open fire on each other. The girl, who was likely present to watch a youth football game, was caught in the crossfire and tragically killed. Police are actively seeking at least two suspects involved in the fatal shooting.
Commissioner Worley described the incident as "one of the most disgusting things" he has ever witnessed, emphasizing the need for witnesses to come forward. Mayor Brandon Scott echoed these sentiments, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of the young girl. The police are still analyzing the scene to determine the exact number of shots fired.
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