Crime
Baltimore Shooting Leaves Six Injured, Including 5-Year-Old and 15-Year-Old Victims
Baltimore, Maryland — Baltimore police are investigating a multi-victim shooting that occurred at 5101 Queensberry Avenue.
Authorities report that at least six individuals sustained gunshot wounds during the incident, including a 5-year-old child and a 15-year-old juvenile.
Emergency responders provided immediate medical assistance at the scene before transporting several victims to local hospitals.
Law enforcement officials are also checking area medical facilities for potential walk-in victims who may have sought treatment on their own.
The identities and conditions of the victims have not yet been released.
Detectives are actively canvassing the area for witnesses, collecting evidence, and reviewing surveillance footage to determine the circumstances leading to the shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Baltimore Police as the investigation remains ongoing.
Crime
Woman Fatally Struck by Semi-Truck on Birmingham Interstate Exit Ramp Identified as Shontea Baker
Authorities have identified the woman who was killed earlier this week after being struck by a semi-truck on an interstate exit ramp in Birmingham.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Friday that the victim was Shontea Renee Baker, 40, a Birmingham resident.
The fatal incident occurred at approximately 10:26 a.m. Wednesday on the Arkadelphia Road exit ramp from Interstate 59/20.
Emergency responders pronounced Baker deceased at the scene at 10:42 a.m.
At this time, no further details regarding the circumstances of the crash have been released.
The Birmingham Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.