Early Sunday morning, police confirmed a mass shooting in Baltimore, Maryland. Emergency personnel and Acting Police Commissioner Richard Worley were present at the location. The Baltimore Police Department has confirmed that this shooting occurred in the 800 block of Gretna Avenue.
Two individuals have died and 28 have been wounded according to reports from officials. Of the 28 injured, nine were brought to local hospitals, three of whom are in critical condition.
The police responded to numerous calls after midnight and upon their arrival they found one female deceased and nine people with gunshot wounds.
Early reports stated that there were multiple fatalities as well as numerous injuries in the Brooklyn Homes area in South Baltimore, according to WBFF-TV. There were also many police and EMTs in the immediate vicinity.
According to reports, a large gathering of people had been gathered in the area for an event known as “Brooklyn Day.” This is a developing story. Police state that a press conference with further details will be held later in the morning at the intersection of 6th Street and Audrey Avenue.