Two Men Shot in East Baltimore
Two men were shot in East Baltimore early Friday morning, according to police. The victims, aged 25 and 64, were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The shooting occurred around 1 a.m. in the 400 block of E. 43rd Street, according to police. Officers responded to the scene after receiving reports of gunfire in the area.
Upon arrival, they found the two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. They were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Police have not released any information about a suspect or motive in the shooting. The investigation is ongoing; anyone with information is urged to contact the Baltimore Police Department.
Rising Gun Violence in Baltimore
The shooting in East Baltimore is just one of many incidents of gun violence that have occurred in the city in recent months. According to data from the Baltimore Police Department, there have been 1,108 shootings in the city so far this year, resulting in 305 deaths and 802 non-fatal injuries.
The surge in gun violence has prompted calls for action from community leaders and elected officials. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has declared gun violence a public health crisis and pledged to address the problem.
“We cannot continue to accept this level of violence in our city,” Mayor Scott said. “We need to come together as a community to address the root causes of gun violence and work to prevent it from happening in the first place.”
Community leaders and activists are also calling for greater investment in programs that address the root causes of gun violence, such as poverty, lack of access to education and job opportunities, and mental health issues.
The issue of gun violence is likely to remain a top priority for city officials and community leaders in Baltimore, as they work to stem the tide of violence and create a safer and more peaceful city for all residents.
