A shooting in Baltimore County, Maryland on Tuesday left one person dead, nine others injured and a vehicle engulfed in flames, police said.
Officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the area of Loch Raven Boulevard in Towson around 7:15 p.m. after 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. “Multiple victims were found, and the fire department was alerted to assist.”
A vehicle was on its side and on fire when police arrived after reports of shots fired.
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“This is being considered a mass shooting,” Baltimore County police wrote X.
McCullough said one person died at the scene and nine others were taken to local hospitals with injuries. The police believe that the incident was targeted.
“This appears to be intentional,” McCullough said. “We believe the individuals involved knew each other, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.”
Baltimore’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives also responded to the scene, the agency confirmed to ABC News.
The research is still in its early stages. Police are trying to piece together the cause of the crash and the shooting. They found traces of gunshots on the facade of a nearby building, and shell casings were recovered from the area.
Police on the scene after a mass shooting in Maryland has left one dead and nine injured.
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Baltimore County Sheriff Johnny Olszewski called the incident 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 firefighters as they work to bring those responsible to justice.”
Authorities are asking residents to stay out of the area.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
