Gunshots cracked across Baltimore's Inner Harbor last night near the Maryland Science Center, sending police racing to the scene just before 7 p.m., authorities said. Officers reported hearing gunfire at about 6:59 p.m. and quickly zeroed in on the 600 block of Light Street. No one was reported injured, but detectives fanned out across the area and stuck around as the investigation got underway.
Those early details were first reported by The Baltimore Banner, which cited Baltimore Police Department spokesman Donny Moses. He told the outlet that investigators believe a dispute between two groups escalated until one person pulled a weapon and opened fire. Police declined to say what kind of weapon was used, according to the Banner.
Inner Harbor context
The Inner Harbor is supposed to be a showpiece for the city, but it has not been immune from gun violence in recent years, including near some of its busiest intersections and attractions. CBS Baltimore reported a March 2025 shooting that wounded two people near Light Street, and tracked similar downtown incidents in the same general area. Taken together, those past reports highlight ongoing public safety concerns in the city center.
Investigation ongoing
Baltimore police said detectives were still working to piece together what happened and following up on leads, according to The Baltimore Banner. As of publication time, officials had not released any suspect descriptions and had not announced any arrests. The department did not immediately provide additional comment to reporters.
