A 12-year-old girl was fatally shot and three adults were wounded Saturday evening at Leon Day Park in Baltimore, where a youth football game was being played. Authorities say the shooting stemmed from an argument between two men over a parking space, which escalated into gunfire that struck the child and others nearby.
Police are searching for at least two suspects in the incident, which occurred around 6:15 p.m. Officers responded to multiple reports of gunfire at the park in northwest Baltimore. The girl was transported to a hospital but later pronounced dead, while the three adults—including a 25-year-old woman—were treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released. Two men also arrived at nearby hospitals seeking treatment for gunshot wounds, according to Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley.
The shooting unfolded during a homecoming event for a youth football league, drawing immediate condemnation from local leaders. Mayor Brandon Scott called the incident “one of the most disgusting things I’ve ever seen in my life,” emphasizing that the violence had claimed an innocent child’s life. Police have not yet confirmed the total number of shots fired or released details about the suspects’ identities or motives beyond the parking dispute.
Authorities urged anyone with information to come forward, noting that the park remains a crime scene. Homicide detectives are leading the investigation, which is ongoing as of late Saturday night. No arrests have been announced, and police have not provided further updates on potential leads or the suspects’ descriptions.