14-Year-Old Girl Injured in West Baltimore Shooting
BALTIMORE – A 14-year-old girl was injured in a shooting that occurred on Friday evening in West Baltimore, according to police. The girl was rushed to the hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.
Acting Police Commissioner Richard Worley was present at the scene on Presstman St near N Pulaski St. Evidence markers were placed along the street as investigators worked to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
Officers responded to the intersection of North Pulaski and Presstman streets at around 7 p.m. They discovered that the girl had been shot in the 2100 block of Presstman Street.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact the police at 410-396-2477 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
This incident comes amid a concerning surge in gun violence in Baltimore. The city has been grappling with an increase in shootings and homicides over the past few years, prompting local officials to take steps to address the issue.
As investigations continue, the community remains on edge, hoping for justice and an end to the violence that has plagued their neighborhoods.
For more updates and information on this incident, stay tuned to CBS Baltimore.
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