A shooting in Baltimore County, Maryland, on Tuesday left one person dead and nine others injured — and a car burst into flames, police said.
Baltimore County Sheriff’s Department officers responded to the Loch Raven Boulevard area in Towson around 7:15 pm following multiple reports of shots fired.
“When officers arrived, they found the vehicle on its side and engulfed in flames,” Baltimore County Sheriff Robert McCullough said during a press conference. “Many victims have been found, the fire department has been informed that they will provide assistance.”
PHOTOS: A car on its side was engulfed in flames when police arrived at the scene after reports of gunfire. (Andreas Genemans)
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“This is being treated as a mass shooting,” Baltimore County police wrote in an update to X.
McCullough said one person died at the scene and nine others were taken to local hospitals with injuries. Police believe the incident was targeted.
“This appears to be intentional,” McCullough said. “We believe the people involved know each other, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.”
The Baltimore Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Arms and Explosives also responded to the scene, the agency confirmed to ABC News.
The investigation is still in its early stages. The police are trying to connect the cause of the accident and the shooting. Evidence of gunfire was found in front of a nearby building, and shell casings were found in the area.
PHOTOS: Police scene after mass shooting in Maryland that left one dead and nine injured. (WMAR-TV)
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Baltimore County Sheriff Johnny Olszewski called the event a shocking tragedy. “This type of violence is not uncommon in Baltimore County,” he said. “We will provide all necessary resources to support our police and fire departments as they work to bring justice to those involved.”
Authorities are urging residents to stay away from the area.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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