BALTIMORE, MD (Sunday, August 18, 2024) - Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott released the following statement on the shooting in East Baltimore where one person was killed and seven more were injured.

"Tonight, Baltimore is grappling with the impacts of another mass shooting event that has taken the life of one Baltimorean and irreparably changed several others. Investigators from the Baltimore Police Department will diligently work to find and hold those who are responsible accountable for this horrific act of violence. To those who know who was involved - even if they are your loved one - I implore you to do the right thing and urge them to take accountability. If you have any information that might help us bring justice to our community, call BPD's homicide tip line at 410-396-2100.

"These tragic acts of violence - which are still too common in our city - are only possible because of the continued ease of access to guns on our streets. We cannot acknowledge this tragedy without acknowledging the role that the proliferation of guns plays in endangering our communities.

"Tonight, we are holding space in our hearts for the family of the Baltimorean we lost and those who have been injured - and we will continue our work to ensure no Baltimorean is lost to violence. To that end, we will activate a Coordinated Neighborhood Stabilization Response through MONSE, and will offer this community every resource they need to begin the long process to heal from this tragedy."