A 14-year-old Baltimore girl is in stable condition at a local hospital Saturday after a shooting that both the mayor and police commissioner described as “senseless” and “very cowardly.”
Eastern District officers responded to the shooting before 7 p.m. Thursday in the 1700 block of E. North Avenue. The 14-year-old was found with gunshot wounds in her leg outside a beauty salon. She was rushed to a local hospital.
“This happened in broad daylight, right outside a business establishment,” said Police Commissioner Michael Harrison. “It’s very brazen, very cowardly and now a 14-year-old has gunshot wounds to her lower leg.”
Harrison said an investigation determined that an argument erupted inside the salon and continued out front of the business. He added that police have not determined if the shooting was over the girl or whether the girl was involved in the shooting. The dispute involved at least two people, but very little information is known about the possible suspects.
“I do not care what the dispute was over,” said Mayor Brandon Scott, “a 14-year-old girl should not have been shot. The salon was full of people who know what happened. I hope someone comes forward with information.”
Eastern District shooting detectives said anyone with information should call (410) 396-2433. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7lockup, officials said.
— Salim Addrey