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Those killed in the 12:30 a.m. incident Sunday, July 2 include Kylis Fagbemi, 20, and Aaliyah Gonzalez, 18, officials said.
Aaliyah's mom says the day her daughter died was the worst day of her life.
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Nine people were rushed to hospitals from the scene and another 20 got there either via private vehicle or on foot following one of Charm City’s largest mass shootings ever. Three of the injured were in critical condition, authorities said.
Witnesses reported hearing 20 to 30 shots at what has been an annual cookout in the densely packed area of two-story brick housing blocks, amid Fourth of July weekend celebrations nationwide.
Throngs fled the scene in mass panic, hopping fences and shouting out for friends and loves ones, while others tripped and fell in a human stampede, they said.
Some found temporary shelter with local residents who opened their doors to help. Others searched and screamed for their children.
Although the two killed were young adults, the ages of the children, teenagers and adults wounded varied, he said.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott called the shooting a “reckless, cowardly act” that he said “permanently altered many lives and cost two people their lives.”
Scott also delivered a clear message to the as-yet unidentified shooter.
“We will not stop until we find you – and we will find you,” the mayor said. “Until then, I hope with every single breath that you take that you think about the lives that you took and you think about the lives that you impacted here tonight.”
ANYONE with information that could help identify and/or capture the shooter is asked to call Baltimore homicide detectives at: (401) 396-2100.
Or you can remain anonymous by using the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line, at 1-866-7LOCKUP. You may also text tips through the Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland website.
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