The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in a mass shooting near the Douglass Homes neighborhood in Baltimore that injured seven people, including a 3-year-old boy who was left paralyzed.
The shooting happened on Sept. 16 near the Douglass Homes area in East Baltimore. The FBI announced the reward Friday, urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward.
According to the agency, the reward is available for information that leads to an arrest or arrests in the case. Anyone with information can submit a tip through the FBI’s official tip website or call 1-800-CALL-FBI.
In its announcement on social media, the FBI also provided an update on the young victim’s condition, stating that he is paralyzed because of his injuries.
Seven People Injured in East Baltimore Shooting
Baltimore Police responded to reports of gunfire around 9 p.m. on Sept. 16 near the intersection of North Caroline and East Fayette streets.
When officers arrived, they found multiple people suffering from gunshot wounds. Authorities said seven victims, ranging in age from 3 to 43, were taken to area hospitals for treatment.
The 3-year-old boy was placed in a police patrol car and rushed to a hospital, where he underwent surgery.
The six other victims included a 16-year-old girl, an 18-year-old man, two 20-year-old men, a 21-year-old man, and a 43-year-old woman. Their injuries were reported as non-life-threatening.
The FBI’s reward announcement renews the call for information as investigators seek to identify and arrest those responsible for the shooting.
Baltimore Leaders and Residents Condemn the Violence
The shooting prompted strong reactions from community members and city leaders, who expressed concern over the number of people injured, including a young child.
Residents described the incident as “disgraceful,” according to CBS News Baltimore’s coverage of the shooting.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott also condemned the violence and urged anyone with information to speak with investigators. He called on the suspects to turn themselves in.
“Every single soul in Baltimore should be asking if they know anything about the cowards who shot these seven people,” Scott said. “There is no way you can reclaim humanity after doing that.”
Neighbor Yvonne Robinson echoed the community’s demand for accountability.
“Turn yourself in. Seven people and a child, disgraceful,” Robinson said.
The incident has renewed calls for people who may have witnessed the shooting or have information about those involved to contact law enforcement.
Previous Reward Offered in the Case
Metro Crime Stoppers had previously announced a $7,000 reward for information related to the shooting.
The FBI is now offering an additional $10,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest or arrests. Anyone who knows something about the case is encouraged to contact the FBI through its official tip submission website or by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI.
Investigators are asking the public to share any relevant information that could help identify those responsible and move the case forward.
