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17-Year-old arrested in connection with South Baltimore mass shooting

In this photo released by the Baltimore Police Department, police tape cordons off the area of a mass shooting incident in the Southern District of Baltimore, Maryland, early Sunday, July 2, 2023. Police say a number of people were killed and dozens were wounded in a mass shooting that took place during a block party just after midnight. (Baltimore Police Department via AP)
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In this photo released by the Baltimore Police Department, police tape cordons off the area of a mass shooting incident in the Southern District of Baltimore, Maryland, early Sunday, July 2, 2023. Police say a number of people were killed and dozens were wounded in a mass shooting that took place during a block party just after midnight. (Baltimore Police Department via AP)

(WEAA)— A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a deadly mass shooting that occurred in South Baltimore over the Fourth of July weekend.

Police say, around 7 a.m. Friday, homicide and SWAT members arrested the juvenile after officers executed a search warrant on a house.

The shooting, that left two dead and 28 others injured, occurred at a block party on Gretna Court in Brooklyn.

Three of the victims remain at local hospitals in fair condition.

The teen is charged with possession of a firearm by a minor, assault weapon possession, reckless endangerment and handgun in vehicle.

Police say this is still an open and ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact detectives at 410-396-2100.

Officials are offering up to $28,000 for any information that leads to an arrest and charges.

Baltimore native, Micarie Kemp has always been passionate about working in the media.
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