A shooting in Baltimore County, Maryland, on Tuesday left one person dead and nine others injured, as well as a vehicle on fire, police said.
Officials with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the area of Loch Raven Boulevard in Towson around 7:15 p.m. following multiple reports of a shooting.
“When officers arrived, they found a vehicle on its side and on fire,” Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough said at a news conference. “Several victims were discovered and firefighters were alerted to help.”
A vehicle was on its side and in flames when police arrived on scene after reports of shots fired.
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“This is considered a mass shooting,” Baltimore County police wrote in an update on X.
McCullough said one person died at the scene and nine others were injured and transported to local hospitals. Police believe the incident was targeted.
“It appears to be intentional,” McCullough said. “We believe the individuals involved knew each other and there is no ongoing threat to the public.”
The Baltimore Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives also responded to the scene, the agency confirmed to ABC News.
The investigation is still in its early stages. The police are trying to piece together the causes of the accident and the shooting. Evidence of gunshots was found on the facade of a nearby building and shell casings were recovered from the area.
Police scene after mass shooting in Maryland leaves one dead, nine injured.
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Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski called the event a shocking tragedy. “This type of violence is rare in Baltimore County,” he said. “We will provide all necessary resources to support our police and fire departments in their efforts to bring justice to those responsible.”
Authorities are urging residents to stay out of the area.
This is a developing story. Please check again for updates.
