A “mass taking pictures” within the Towson space of Baltimore County, Maryland, has left one useless and 9 others hospitalized.
Baltimore County Police Division confirmed in a post on X (previously Twitter) that the incident passed off on Tuesday, Dec. 17, shortly earlier than 7:15 p.m. native time.
Authorities responded to the 8500 block space of Loch Raven Boulevard in Towson following a number of stories of a taking pictures.
The police stated they have been contemplating the incident a “mass taking pictures” and people injured have been “transported to space hospitals.”
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“When officers arrived, they discovered a automobile on its facet and in flames,” Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough stated throughout a press convention, per ABC News. “A number of victims have been found, and the hearth division was alerted to offer help.”
McCullough added that whereas the incident “seems to be intentional” and so they “imagine the people knew one another,” there was “no ongoing risk to the general public.”
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“There seems to be some sort of incident that led to the automobile crashing and catching on fireplace,” McCullough stated, per NBC Connecticut. “Investigators are wanting into the circumstances main as much as that.”
ABC reported that the Baltimore Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have been additionally in attendance together with Johnny Olszewski, Baltimore County Govt. Olszewski known as the occasion a surprising tragedy, per the outlet.
“I’m on the scene with Baltimore County Police and Fireplace Chiefs. We are going to present any and all assets wanted within the wake of this horrific incident,” he posted on X.
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“That is an incident that’s surprising, notably for these of us in Baltimore County,” Olszewski additionally stated, in response to NBC Connecticut. “These kind of incidents are actually extraordinary right here, so it actually shocks the conscience.”
Baltimore County Police Division didn’t instantly reply to PEOPLE’s request for extra info.
