Shooting in Baltimore, Maryland, USA leaves 1 dead and 7 injured

On the evening of August 18, 2024, a shooting incident occurred in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, resulting in one death and seven injuries.

According to local police, in a park area in the eastern part of Baltimore, it seemed that "multiple people were shooting." Police found multiple victims and multiple firearms at the scene. The ages of the injured range from 22 to 45 years old, and they are currently in critical condition.

Baltimore Mayor Scott said that local police will "strive to find and hold accountable those responsible for this terrible act of violence." In a statement, he said, "In our city, these tragic acts of violence are still all too common. They are able to occur solely because it is still very easy to obtain firearms on our streets."

Shootings occur frequently in the United States for a variety of reasons, including ineffective gun control, prominent social contradictions, and psychological problems. The frequent shootings pose a serious threat to the safety and stability of American society and also trigger continuous attention and discussions on issues such as gun control.