A SURGE in violence swept across Baltimore over the weekend, leaving seven people killed and traumatized locals calling for help.
One incident was a quadruple shooting which left three dead. Those victims have now been named.
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Baltimore Police have identified the three victims in Saturday’s quadruple shooting as Darian Savoy, Timothy Brown, and Jawan Hall. A man in his 70s was also injured in that shooting.
The victims of the quadruple shooting were among ten people shot on March 12 alone, according to reports.
Also among those killed over the weekend are Marvin Pryor and Aaron Rashad Lee.
In both of their cases, rewards of up to $8,000 are being offered for information leading to arrests.
Speaking to reporters on March 14, Baltimore City Police Commissioner Michael Harrison deemed the incidents “a result of a culture of violence.”
“This weekend we experienced a level of violence that continues to traumatize our communities and unsettle all of us who are working hard to fight this culture of violence.
“We are working with our local, state and federal partners to review each incident and look for any connections. We will continue to use all available resources at our disposal to combat this traumatizing rate of violence.”
More than thirteen people have been shot in Baltimore since March 9.
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Harrison also noted there were seven homicides, an additional six non-fatal shootings, and nearly two dozen different robberies around the city during the weekend. He said cops made 11 arrests and served at least 30 warrants.
The commissioner also told reporters that videos are being reviewed in all incidents. In some of the cases, persons of interest have been identified.
But the violence continued beyond the weekend.
At least three more individuals were shot on Monday, March 14, according to the Baltimore Police Department.
Investigations are being conducted after the separate incidents were reported in the Southern and Western Districts.
Two of the victims suffered non-life threatening injuries, while the third is in critical condition in an area hospital.
On Tuesday, March 15, Baltimore Police shared information about another shooting that left an 18-year-old male wounded.
Just after 3.20pm local time, the shooting was reported in the Eastern District.
Anyone with information relating to that shooting, or any of the aforementioned incidents can call the Metro Crime Stoppers tip-line at 1-866-7LOCK-UP.
Tips can also be texted anonymously by visiting the MCS of Maryland website.
In a press conference held March 15, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan addressed the increase in crime and the concerns of residents, saying, “There’s no question that the level of violence has escalated and it’s a terrible problem.”
“I understand the complete frustration of the people of Baltimore.”
Baltimore Police did not immediately respond to The US Sun’s request for commennt.
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