<p>A shooting incident in the US state of Maryland on Tuesday (Dec 17) left at least one person dead and nine others wounded, said the police. Officers were responding to an incident in Baltimore County, around the area of Loch Raven Boulevard in Towson around 7:15 pm local time.</p>

<p>Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough said that the officials also found a vehicle engulfed in flames at the crime site. "When officers arrived, they found a vehicle on its side and in flames," said McCullough.</p>

<p>"Multiple victims were discovered, and the fire department was alerted to provide assistance," he added.</p>

<p>The officer said it was being considered as a mass shooting in an update on X. The nine injured persons were rushed to hospital for treatment.</p>

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<p>Police believe the incident was targeted and “intentional”.</p>

<p>"This appears to be intentional," McCullough said. "We believe the individuals involved knew each other, and there is no ongoing threat to the public."</p>

<p>According to local media reports, the Baltimore Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was also reporting at the scene.</p>

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<p>Police have now opened an investigation into the incident and are trying to find out what led to the vehicle crash and shooting. The officials could spot evidence of gunfire near the shooting site and they even recovered shell casings. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;USA: Tragic Wisconsin School Shooting Leaves Three Dead; Juvenile Among The Victims</strong></p>

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<p>In a separate statement, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski termed the shooting incident a tragedy.</p>

<p>"This type of violence is rare in Baltimore County," he said. "We will provide all necessary resources to support our police and fire departments as they work to bring justice to those responsible."</p>

<p>Authorities have urged residents to stay away from the area.</p>

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A shooting incident in the US state of Maryland on Tuesday (Dec 17) left at least one person dead and nine others wounded, said the police. Officers were responding to an incident in Baltimore County, around the area of Loch Raven Boulevard in Towson around 7:15 pm local time.

A shooting incident in the US state of Maryland on Tuesday (Dec 17) left at least one person dead and nine others wounded, said the police. Officers were responding to an incident in Baltimore County, around the area of Loch Raven Boulevard in Towson around 7:15 pm local time. Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough said that the officials also found a vehicle engulfed in flames at the crime site. "When officers arrived, they found a vehicle on its side and in flames," said McCullough. "Multiple victims were discovered, and the fire department was alerted to provide assistance," he added. The officer said it was being considered as a mass shooting in an update on X. The nine injured persons were rushed to hospital for treatment. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Breaking: Mass shooting in Baltimore leaves at least one dead, six others injured. No description of the shooter tells us all we need to know.. pic.twitter.com/YCywUEStPc — 𝕊𝔸𝕃𝕋𝕐 𝔾𝕀ℝ𝕃 (@SaltyGirl09) December 18, 2024 × Police believe the incident was targeted and “intentional”. "This appears to be intentional," McCullough said. "We believe the individuals involved knew each other, and there is no ongoing threat to the public." According to local media reports, the Baltimore Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was also reporting at the scene. Also read: US man who called 911 for help fatally shot by cop; victim`s kin demands officer`s arrest Police have now opened an investigation into the incident and are trying to find out what led to the vehicle crash and shooting. The officials could spot evidence of gunfire near the shooting site and they even recovered shell casings. Watch: USA: Tragic Wisconsin School Shooting Leaves Three Dead; Juvenile Among The Victims × In a separate statement, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski termed the shooting incident a tragedy. "This type of violence is rare in Baltimore County," he said. "We will provide all necessary resources to support our police and fire departments as they work to bring justice to those responsible." Authorities have urged residents to stay away from the area. (With inputs from agencies)

Maryland mass shooting: One dead, nine injured in ‘targeted’ Baltimore tragedy

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<p>A shooting incident in the US state of Maryland on Tuesday (Dec 17) left at least one person dead and nine others wounded, said the police. Officers were responding to an incident in Baltimore County, around the area of Loch Raven Boulevard in Towson around 7:15 pm local time.</p></p>
<p>Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough said that the officials also found a vehicle engulfed in flames at the crime site. "When officers arrived, they found a vehicle on its side and in flames," said McCullough.</p>
<p>"Multiple victims were discovered, and the fire department was alerted to provide assistance," he added.</p>
<p>The officer said it was being considered as a mass shooting in an update on X. The nine injured persons were rushed to hospital for treatment.</p>
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<p>Police believe the incident was targeted and “intentional”.</p>
<p>"This appears to be intentional," McCullough said. "We believe the individuals involved knew each other, and there is no ongoing threat to the public."</p>
<p>According to local media reports, the Baltimore Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was also reporting at the scene.</p>
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<p>Police have now opened an investigation into the incident and are trying to find out what led to the vehicle crash and shooting. The officials could spot evidence of gunfire near the shooting site and they even recovered shell casings.  </p>
<p><strong>Watch: USA: Tragic Wisconsin School Shooting Leaves Three Dead; Juvenile Among The Victims</strong></p>
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<p>In a separate statement, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski termed the shooting incident a tragedy.</p>
<p>"This type of violence is rare in Baltimore County," he said. "We will provide all necessary resources to support our police and fire departments as they work to bring justice to those responsible."</p>
<p>Authorities have urged residents to stay away from the area.</p>
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Maryland Police have opened an investigation into the incident and are trying to find out what led to the vehicle crash and shooting



Baltimore, US A shooting incident in the US state of Maryland on Tuesday (Dec 17) left at least one person dead and nine others wounded, said the police. Officers were responding to an incident in Baltimore County, around the area of Loch Raven Boulevard in Towson around 7:15 pm local time. Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough said that the officials also found a vehicle engulfed in flames at the crime site. "When officers arrived, they found a vehicle on its side and in flames," said McCullough. "Multiple victims were discovered, and the fire department was alerted to provide assistance," he added. The officer said it was being considered as a mass shooting in an update on X. The nine injured persons were rushed to hospital for treatment. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Breaking: Mass shooting in Baltimore leaves at least one dead, six others injured. No description of the shooter tells us all we need to know.. pic.twitter.com/YCywUEStPc — ????? ??ℝ? (@SaltyGirl09) December 18, 2024 × Police believe the incident was targeted and “intentional”. "This appears to be intentional," McCullough said. "We believe the individuals involved knew each other, and there is no ongoing threat to the public." According to local media reports, the Baltimore Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was also reporting at the scene. Also read: US man who called 911 for help fatally shot by cop; victim`s kin demands officer`s arrest Police have now opened an investigation into the incident and are trying to find out what led to the vehicle crash and shooting. The officials could spot evidence of gunfire near the shooting site and they even recovered shell casings. Watch: USA: Tragic Wisconsin School Shooting Leaves Three Dead; Juvenile Among The Victims × In a separate statement, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski termed the shooting incident a tragedy. "This type of violence is rare in Baltimore County," he said. "We will provide all necessary resources to support our police and fire departments as they work to bring justice to those responsible." Authorities have urged residents to stay away from the area. (With inputs from agencies)

<p>Maryland, on Thursday (June 9), joined the list of places in the USA with recent incidents of shootouts. A shooter opened fire at a factory in northern Maryland. Authorities said that at least three people were dead.</p>

<p>The suspect was not immediately identified. The shooter opened fire at Columbia Machine Inc's factory in Smithsburg, Maryland, Fox News reported. It was not immediately clear what was the motive behind the shooting.</p>

<p>Aerial footage showed police vehicles at the scene of the shooting.</p>

<p>"We are actively monitoring the mass shooting in #Smithsburg right now, and our office is in contact with officials on the ground," US Representative David Trone of Maryland said on Twitter.</p>

<p>"If you're local, please stay away from the area as law enforcement responds," Trone said.</p>

<p>Columbia Machine supplies concrete manufacturing equipment to customers in over 100 countries, according to its website.</p>

<p>The USA has been rattled by a spate of shootouts recently. The shootout at Robb Elementary School in Texas claimed lives of 19 children and two teachers. Oklahoma and New York were two more places where shootings took place.</p>

<p>Gun rights are enshrined in US Constitution and any attempt to control wide and easy availability of guns meets heavy political opposition, particularly from Republican Party.</p>

<p>US House of Representatives on June 8 passed a gun control bill but chances of the the bill passing in US Senate are slim since Democratic Party would need support from Republican lawmakers.</p>

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Maryland, on Thursday (June 9), joined the list of places in the USA with recent incidents of shootouts. A shooter opened fire at a factory in northern Maryland.

Maryland, on Thursday (June 9), joined the list of places in the USA with recent incidents of shootouts. A shooter opened fire at a factory in northern Maryland. Authorities said that at least three people were dead. The suspect was not immediately identified. The shooter opened fire at Columbia Machine Inc's factory in Smithsburg, Maryland, Fox News reported. It was not immediately clear what was the motive behind the shooting. Aerial footage showed police vehicles at the scene of the shooting. "We are actively monitoring the mass shooting in #Smithsburg right now, and our office is in contact with officials on the ground," US Representative David Trone of Maryland said on Twitter. "If you're local, please stay away from the area as law enforcement responds," Trone said. Columbia Machine supplies concrete manufacturing equipment to customers in over 100 countries, according to its website. The USA has been rattled by a spate of shootouts recently. The shootout at Robb Elementary School in Texas claimed lives of 19 children and two teachers. Oklahoma and New York were two more places where shootings took place. Gun rights are enshrined in US Constitution and any attempt to control wide and easy availability of guns meets heavy political opposition, particularly from Republican Party. US House of Representatives on June 8 passed a gun control bill but chances of the the bill passing in US Senate are slim since Democratic Party would need support from Republican lawmakers. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Maryland: Shooter opens fire at factory, at least three killed

<p>Three people were killed and two others injured in a shooting in&nbsp;Maryland, police said today.</p>

<p>The Prince George&#39;s County Police Department said officers responded to calls of the shooting in District Heights, some 16 kilometre&nbsp;outside of Washington DC, around 9:35 pm&nbsp;local time and found three dead at the scene.</p>

<p>&quot;Once officers got on scene we discovered five victims, that were all shot. Unfortunately three of the five victims were pronounced dead, they succumbed to their injuries. Preliminary we do not believe this to be a random act,&quot; a spokesperson for the Prince George&#39;s County Police Department, Nicole Hubbard, said.</p>

<p>Another victim was in critical condition and yet another was in stable condition, police said. Police said on Twitter the shooting did not appear random and a search was under way.<br />
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Police say the shooting was not random and that a search is under way

Three people were killed and two others injured in a shooting in Maryland, police said today. The Prince George's County Police Department said officers responded to calls of the shooting in District Heights, some 16 kilometre outside of Washington DC, around 9:35 pm local time and found three dead at the scene. "Once officers got on scene we discovered five victims, that were all shot. Unfortunately three of the five victims were pronounced dead, they succumbed to their injuries. Preliminary we do not believe this to be a random act," a spokesperson for the Prince George's County Police Department, Nicole Hubbard, said. Another victim was in critical condition and yet another was in stable condition, police said. Police said on Twitter the shooting did not appear random and a search was under way. (Reuters)

Three killed, 2 injured in Maryland shooting