Girl, 12, killed in Baltimore shooting over parking dispute
A 12-year-old girl was killed in a Baltimore shooting over a parking dispute.
A 12-year-old girl was killed and three others injured on Saturday when gunfire erupted near Leon Day Park in Baltimore amid an argument over parking. Police Commissioner Richard Worley said two gunmen were being sought after exchanging fire.
The girl was watching a youth football game when she was struck in the crossfire. Three adults were also hit: a 25-year-old woman who was with the girl, and men aged 23 and 28.
All three adults suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Worley said the dispute "most likely occurred from a stupid parking spot".
The youth football league has operated for 29 years without a similar incident.
- 12 years old
- Girl's age
- Leon Day Park, Baltimore, Maryland
- Location
- Saturday
- When
- 29 years without similar incident
- League history
Why it mattersThe shooting shows how random disputes can escalate to lethal violence with tragic consequences for bystanders.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, though gun violence in the US continues to affect public spaces where families gather.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 41 min ago
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