(WEAA)— Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison says five juveniles were shot, one fatally at the Edmondson Village shopping Center Wednesday.
The shopping center is across the street from Edmondson Westside High School. Police believe the victims were on lunch break when they were shot.
According to officials, the victims were congregating in front of Popeyes when two shooters opened fire on the group.
Police say, after firing multiple rounds, the suspects fled the scene.
Victims were students on lunch break from high school across the street, and one has died, commissioner tells media https://t.co/XoguM4bPO7
— Justin Fenton (@justin_fenton) January 4, 2023
BPD Commanders are on scene of shooting incident in the 4400 block or Edmondson Avenue involving five victims. The Media Staging area will be located at the intersection of Edmond Avenue and Woodridge Road. pic.twitter.com/PQlEBDf8Cg
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) January 4, 2023