Two Women Injured In Overnight Shooting In Baltimore
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Baltimore City Police are investigating a double shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
.Police say they found two women suffering from gunshot wounds in the 1600 block of Hazel Street around 1:45 a.m.
The first victim is a 32-year-old woman who was shot in her arm, while the second victim is a 22-year-old woman who was shot in her back.
Both of the victims were taken to area hospitals for treatment and their conditions are unknown at this time.
Investigators believe the victims may have been involved in an argument prior to the shooting.
Mayor Catherine Pugh says her office is aware of the rising crime and is taking steps to stop the violence.
"There's too many illegal guns on our streets, absolutely too many illegal guns. So one of the things we're doing with our young people this summer is teaching them how to be competitive without being combative. We've got to continue to talk with people in neighborhoods and community leaders are talking about that as well," Pugh said.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to call police at 410-396-2221 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.
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