Tragic incident in Northern Baltimore claims one life, injures five, among them a 5-year-old child
Six Individuals Shot in North Baltimore: One Victim Dies, Others Sustained Non-Life-Threatening Injuries
In a shocking incident on August 9, six individuals, including a 5-year-old girl, were shot at the intersection of Spaulding and Queensberry Avenues in North Baltimore. The victims were identified as four men, one woman, and the young girl, who was shot in the hand.
According to Commissioner Worley, the individuals were outside when someone opened fire. The 5-year-old girl's injury is not considered serious, and she is expected to recover. The other adults—a 23-year-old woman, and men aged 32, 33, and 52—sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were treated at the hospital.
Unfortunately, Jerome Michael Coateson, a 38-year-old male victim, was critically injured and died the morning after the shooting.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and the motive remains unclear. Authorities reported multiple rounds fired and ruled out a drive-by shooting due to numerous shell casings found at the scene.
The public is asked to contact Homicide Detectives at 410-396-2100 with any information regarding the incident. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland website or the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
Homicide Detectives are leading the investigation into the shooting. The incident occurred around 8:46 p.m. on August 9.
Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time. This is a developing story and more updates will follow as information becomes available.
- The shooting incident in North Baltimore, classified under 'general-news', also involves the 'crime-and-justice' sector, as six individuals, including a 5-year-old girl, were shot, with one adult, Jerome Michael Coateson, deceased and the others sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.
- The 'politics' scene could potentially become involved as authorities continue their investigation into the shooting, with Homicide Detectives leading the case and the public being urged to provide any relevant information to assist in solving the crime.
