- A 12-year-old girl was shot and killed in crossfire during a youth football game in Baltimore.
- The shooting stemmed from two men disputing a parking spot, according to Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley.
- Police arrived around 6:15 p.m. Saturday at Leon Day Park and found the girl and a woman suffering from gunshot wounds.
- The girl was pronounced dead, and two men walked into hospitals seeking treatment for their injuries.
- Police closed North Franklintown Road at North Ellamont Street and urged witnesses to call 911 or Metro Crime Stoppers.
- Worley stated that two shooters were involved, and the dispute most likely occurred over a parking space.
- All adult victims are believed to have suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
- Mayor Brandon Scott condemned the incident, calling it one of the most disgusting things he has ever seen.
A 12-year-old girl was tragically killed in a shooting during a youth football game in Baltimore, with police stating that the violence stemmed from a parking dispute between two men. The incident occurred around 6:15 p.m. Saturday at Leon Day Park on North Franklintown Road.135
Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley reported that officers found the girl and a woman suffering from gunshot wounds upon arrival. "A 12-year-old little girl, who was probably down there watching football, was shot and killed," Worley said, expressing condolences to the family and community. He urged anyone with information to contact authorities.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott condemned the incident, stating, "Two grown men got into an argument, and now a 12-year-old is gone. What happened out here today is one of the most disgusting things I've ever seen in my life." He emphasized the importance of youth safety and the tragic loss of potential.8
Worley indicated that the dispute likely arose over a “stupid parking spot”, leading to gunfire that struck the girl, who was reportedly near the field. Two men involved in the altercation later sought treatment for non-life-threatening injuries at local hospitals. Police are continuing their investigation and have closed North Franklintown Road at North Ellamont Street.
Anyone with information is urged to call police at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP.
“Commissioner Richard Worley said officers responded to Leon Day Park around 6:15 p.m. Saturday and found the girl and a woman with gunshot wounds. Mayor Brandon Scott called the killing "one of the most disgusting things I've ever seen," urging witnesses to call 911 or Metro Crime Stoppers.”
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