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Police Seek Gunmen After Parking Dispute Shooting Girl

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 11:42 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Police Commissioner Richard Worley said two men shot a 12-year-old girl during a parking dispute.
Police responded to Leon Day Park at about 6:15 p.m. Saturday.
A 25-year-old woman and two men, ages 23 and 28, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Mayor Brandon M. Scott called the shooting “one of the most disgusting things” he has seen.
Police are seeking at least two gunmen and asked tips at 410-396-2100 or 866-7LOCKUP.

History

Historical Context

In 1995, Baltimore’s “Operation Safe Streets” launched after 1,200 citywide gun homicides, aiming to curb escalating violence and restore public confidence. The Baltimore Police Department, under Commissioner Thomas J. McKenna, reduced shootings by 15% in 1996 through targeted patrols and community outreach. Today’s Leon Day Park shooting mirrors that era’s pattern, with multiple gunmen, injured bystanders, and a mayor demanding swift action, echoing Mayor Kurt Schmoke’s 1995 condemnation. The 1995 initiative’s mixed results warn that without sustained investment, similar incidents may persist, prompting calls for renewed federal grants and stricter gun-control legislation.

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Story summary

Police Commissioner Richard Worley said two men shot a 12-year-old girl during a parking dispute.
Police responded to Leon Day Park at about 6:15 p.m. Saturday.
A 25-year-old woman and two men, ages 23 and 28, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Mayor Brandon M. Scott called the shooting “one of the most disgusting things” he has seen.
Police are seeking at least two gunmen and asked tips at 410-396-2100 or 866-7LOCKUP.

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