A tragic loss shook the Baltimore community on Friday evening as a 12-year-old girl was shot and killed in her home. According to CBS Baltimore, the incident occurred in the 500 block of North Kenwood Avenue. Responding to the scene, Baltimore City Police Commissioner Richard Worley and Mayor Scott expressed their outrage and sorrow. Mayor Scott was quoted saying, "This young lady had a whole life ahead of her, but a coward took her life, simply because they are a coward and a scum of the earth."
Mayor Scott vowed relentless pursuit of justice, stating, "I want this person to know that we will find you. You will never redeem yourself for what you did tonight, but we will find you." The law enforcement officials have yet to release further details about the shooting, but Commissioner Worley's remarks, as per CBS Baltimore, indicated that the shooting "was not accidental."
As reported by officials, the call for the shooting was received around 8 p.m. Police officers arrived at the residence and found the child with a gunshot wound. Attempts at resuscitation were made, but ultimately the girl was pronounced dead at the scene by the medic, as reported by Fox Baltimore.
Mayor Scott's promise, "Your best bet is to walk into a police district tonight, and turn yourself in," as detailed by CBS Baltimore, echoes through the statements released, urging the perpetrator to come forward.
