2-year-old boy shot in FACE and man dies after gunman opened fire on car and bystanders in Baltimore: Three others hospitalized as gunman who escaped
- A man is dead while a two-year-old is injured after being shot in the face
- A woman driving the boy and a six-year-old collided with her car after the shooting
- The six-year-old was injured in the car accident but not shot
One person is dead, while a two-year-old, a six-year-old and two adults are seriously injured after a gunman – who remains on the run – fired at a car that crashed in western Baltimore on Saturday night.
The incident happened around 6:39 p.m. Saturday night at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Laurens Street, with police officers responding to reports of multiple gunshots.
When officers arrived, they found not only two men with gunshot wounds, but also a woman who had hit a post in a car with two boys, ages six and two.
A city council confirmed the two-year-old boy had been shot in the face.
One person is dead, while a two-year-old, a six-year-old and two adults are seriously injured after a gunman – who remains on the run – fired at a car that crashed in western Baltimore on Saturday night
The two-year-old is in critical condition while the woman is also in critical condition after being both shot and injured in the accident.
The six-year-old was also injured in the impact, but was not hit by a bullet.
One of the men who was shot was eventually pronounced dead at a local hospital, while another is in stable condition at a local hospital.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott made a stark statement at a news conference following the shooting, according to CBS News.
“For black men in Baltimore. I see a lot of people trying to act like they’re tough. Were they really weak because only weak people shoot someone when you know kids are right around,” said Scott, who is black.
“And if you’re hosting that person, and that’s your homeboy, that’s your husband, and that’s your cousin. I don’t care who it is, then you’re weak too.”
Scott also expressed “thoughts and prayers” to the families and victims, but said that “above all, it should be anger for all of us.”
The incident happened around 6:39 p.m. Saturday night at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Laurens Street, with police officers responding to reports of multiple gunshots
When officers arrived, they found not only two men with gunshot wounds, but also a woman who had hit a post in a car with two boys, ages six and two
Police Commissioner Michael Harrison (pictured) said they were not sure who the intended target of the shooting was
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott (pictured) made a stark statement at a news conference following the shooting
Baltimore police are still searching for the shooter and suspect there may have been more than one shooter.
According to WMAR, the BPD Homicide Unit has taken control of the investigation.
Police Commissioner Michael Harrison said they weren’t sure who the intended target of the shooting was, according to WBAL.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the detectives at 410-396-2100.