Girl, 12, killed after shooting over 'parking space' in Baltimore, police say

A 12-year-old girl was killed after a shooting broke out over an apparent dispute over parking, Baltimore police said.

According to Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley, police responded to reports of gunshots at Leon Day Park playground at 6.15pm (11.15pm UK) on Saturday.

He told a press conference that officers found the girl and a woman with gunshot wounds at the scene, and that two men had sought treatment at local hospitals.

Mr Worley said that while the three adults were injured but not in life-threatening condition, the girl was pronounced dead in hospital.

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The police commissioner said that "what we know is there was some type of argument between two cowards" over what officers believe to be about a parking spot, and that the girl was not a direct target.

Mr Worley added. "They both opened fire on each other. In the crossfire, a 12-year-old little girl, who was probably down there watching football, was shot and killed."

He then said that investigations were ongoing, and urged witnesses to come forward.

Also speaking at the press conference, Baltimore mayor Brandon Scott said: "Two grown men got into an argument, and now a 12-year-old is gone.

"We never should have to say something like that. What happened out here today is one of the most disgusting things I've ever seen in my life."

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