Baltimore, MD (7/2/2023) – The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) reported 30 people were shot in a mass shooting at a Baltimore block party; two are dead.
ABC News reported a tragedic start to the holiday weekend:
On July 2, 2023, at approximately 12:35 a.m., officers responded to the 800 block of Gretna Court for multiple calls of a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located multiple shooting victims.
Preliminarily, there are 30 total shooting victims.
Nine victims were transported from the scene to local hospitals, 20 victims walked into area hospitals across the region, and an 18-year-old female was pronounced deceased on the scene.
A 20-year-old male was also pronounced deceased at a local hospital shortly.
Three victims are listed in critical condition and the remaining victims range in condition at local hospitals. The victims range in age, as well.
Homicide detectives responded to the scene and assumed control over the investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Homicide detectives at 410-396-2100.
Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
Those who wish to remain anonymous may utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP. You may also text tips through the Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland website.
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