Crime
4 People, Including Two Children Injured in Shooting in Rosedale
Preliminary investigations suggest the incident may be related to a domestic dispute.
Baltimore County first responders are investigating a shooting in the unit block of Breslin Court in Rosedale, which occurred early Tuesday morning and left four people injured, including two children.
Police reported that the victims include an approximately 1-year-old child, a 7-year-old child, an adult female, and an adult male.
Emergency medical teams transported the pediatric victims to Johns Hopkins Hospital, while the adult victims were taken to nearby trauma centers.
The conditions of the victims remain unknown at this time.
Authorities responded to reports of a shooting around 6:35 a.m. and discovered the victims at the scene, which appears to be within an apartment complex.
Preliminary investigations suggest the incident may be related to a domestic dispute.
The area remains an active scene as Baltimore County police continue their investigation.
Officers are working to gather evidence and determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Community members are urged to avoid the area to allow law enforcement to conduct their work. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Baltimore County Police Department.
Crime
Ohio Shooting Leaves Suspect and 4-Year-Old Girl Dead, Officer Injured
During the exchange of gunfire, 4-year-old Rosalie Carey, who was inside a nearby business, was tragically struck by a stray bullet.
COLUMBIANA COUNTY, OH – A tragic shooting incident in Calcutta on Wednesday afternoon resulted in the deaths of a suspect and a 4-year-old girl, while a police officer remains hospitalized after undergoing surgery.
According to St. Clair Township Police Chief Brian McKenzie, officers responded around 2 p.m. to reports of a suicidal male walking down the street with a firearm.
Upon locating the suspect, identified as 30-year-old Joseph Como, officers attempted to make contact.
“Almost immediately, the man pulled a weapon and opened fire on my officers,” McKenzie stated. “Officers returned fire, striking the suspect.”
During the exchange of gunfire, 4-year-old Rosalie Carey, who was inside a nearby business, was tragically struck by a stray bullet.
She was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to her injuries later in the evening, authorities confirmed.
Como was also fatally wounded during the shootout and pronounced dead at the scene.
One St. Clair Township police officer Dakota Wetzel sustained gunshot wounds and was airlifted to a hospital in Pittsburgh, where he underwent emergency surgery.
Chief McKenzie reported that the officer is currently in stable condition and is receiving medical care.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with our injured officer and the family of the young girl whose life was tragically lost,” McKenzie said. “Right now, we are working diligently to gather all the facts and keep the community informed.”
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has assumed responsibility for the case and is conducting a thorough review of the incident. Counselors have been made available to support the officers involved.
Authorities urge anyone with additional information regarding the incident to contact the St. Clair Township Police Department.