Three teenagers were injured in a shooting in West Baltimore, according to Baltimore Police.
Three teenagers were injured in a shooting in West Baltimore, according to Baltimore Police. The shooting occurred on the evening of July 22, 2023, at approximately 9:35 pm in the 2800 block of Riggs Avenue.
Police said that they received a ShotSpotter alert in the area and responded to the scene. Upon arrival, officers found three teenage boys suffering from gunshot wounds. The victims were immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The victims’ identities have not been released, and their conditions are unknown. The motive for the shooting is also unclear, and police have not made any arrests in connection with the incident.
The shooting in West Baltimore is the latest in a string of violent incidents in the city. Baltimore has one of the highest violent crime rates in the United States, and city officials have been working to address the issue.
Mayor Brandon Scott issued a statement condemning the shooting and calling for an end to the violence. “We cannot continue to accept this level of violence in our city,” he said. “We must come together as a community to address this issue and work towards a safer future for all of our residents.”
Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. They have also reminded residents to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to law enforcement.
As the investigation into the shooting continues, the community is left to grapple with yet another senseless act of violence.
