Baltimore County police are actively investigating a quintuple shooting that occurred in Woodlawn, as the area grapples with recurring violence at the Security Business Center. According to WBALTV, the incident happened around 12:30 a.m., according to officials, with initial reports indicating two male victims suffering gunshot wounds were found at the M Azuz club's parking lot.
The situation quickly escalated as three additional shooting victims sought medical attention at local hospitals, signaling a broader scope to the shooting event, local law enforcement sources have confirmed this and other details, while also noting that ballistic evidence collected at the scene suggests a chaotic scene as the shooter or shooters opened fire, causing patrons to scatter in panic and leave behind a scene marked by a trail of blood and unclaimed belongings as reported by WMAR2 News.
Tatyana Brown, a bottle girl working at the M Azuz club on the night of the shooting, recounted the harrowing experience to WMAR2 News, "I just know that… the next thing you know, I seen somebody on the floor." She further disclosed the gravity of witnessing such a serious injury, indicating that she was right next to it when she saw someone who was, "Yes, I seen it full on."
Sonny Awan, owner of BBQ Tonite which also sits in the strip mall where the shootings have been taking place, lamented the normalization of such violence expressing to WMAR2 News, "It’s just that overnight, I don’t understand what exactly… why this becomes a place where some crime like that happens and it’s been happening constantly," and with a tinge of resignation, Awan added, "It's pretty norm, and that's the saddest part."
Baltimore County Police are continuing their hunt for suspects and persons of interest, calling upon the community to assist by providing information that could be pivotal to the ongoing investigation, those with information can contact 410-887-4636 (INFO) or opt for anonymity and possibly a cash reward through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587, as detailed by FOX Baltimore.
