A shooting incident in Baltimore, Maryland, USA leaves 1 dead and 7 injured

A shooting incident in Baltimore, USA results in 1 death and 7 injuries. The mayor condemns the proliferation of guns that endanger the community.

On the evening of August 18 local time, a serious shooting incident occurred in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. According to the Associated Press, this incident left 1 person dead and 7 people injured.

Local police said that it seemed that multiple people were shooting in a park area in eastern Baltimore. Multiple victims and multiple firearms were found 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 make every effort to find and hold accountable those responsible for this terrible act of violence. At the same time, Scott regards this shooting incident as another typical example of the proliferation of guns endangering the community. In his statement, he pointed out: "In our city, these tragic acts of violence are still all too common, and the reason they can occur is entirely because it is still very easy to obtain guns on our streets."