Maryland shooting: 3 dead, several wounded in private residence shootout
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In another gun violence incident in the United States (US), three individuals died and three others sustained injuries in a shooting at a private residence in Maryland's Annapolis, the local police confirmed. The shootout reportedly happened on Sunday night at around 8:00pm when cops received information about a shooting at a home in the 1000 block of Paddington Place.
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Annapolis Police provides update on shooting
According to the Associated Press (AP), Annapolis Police Chief Edward Jackson said that the shooting allegedly stemmed from an "interpersonal dispute." While refusing to give details on the relationship between the individuals involved, Jackson added that the deceased ranged from their 20s to 50s. Furthermore, he revealed that a firm motive behind the shooting is yet to be established.
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Visuals from Maryland shooting site
#United States | At least three people were killed and seven others wounded in a mass shooting inside a private home in #Annapolis, #Maryland, reports US media
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Annapolis is 30 miles from the United States Capitol. pic.twitter.com/vh8HwtHCJf
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Details on Annapolis Police chief's media address
"It is a very active and fluid investigation. We are still trying to determine everything that occurred. We are still piecing it together. We have a lot more work to do," the Annapolis Police chief said during his media address. Jackson also revealed that all the victims "died outside" the home and that the incident "wasn't random."
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Shot clip of Jackson's address after shootout
#Annapolis Police Chief Ed Jackson says “person of interest” in custody I connection to mass shooting of 6 people, 3 of whom died. @TommieClarkWBAL @wbaltv11 live details 11:00 pic.twitter.com/zzUwM56qEM
— Andre Hepkins WBAL (@andrehepkins) June 12, 2023
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1 accused detained, weapon recovered: Police chief
In a news release, the Annapolis Police Department stated that one of the wounded victims was flown over to a trauma center for further treatment. The official release also added that a suspect was in custody; however, no charges have been filed yet. The police chief confirmed that they recovered a weapon as well.
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Another shootout in Kansas City on Friday claimed multiple lives
Reportedly, the Maryland shooting comes just days after two individuals died and a third person was left injured after a shooting involving a Kansas City Police officer on Friday last week, according to the news outlet News18. As per reports, the shootout happened after a cop called for help shortly before 9:00pm near a McDonald's restaurant in eastern Kansas City.
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Further details on Kansas City shootout incident
Officers who answered the call reportedly found five people and the officer near a white van, with three of the van's occupants shot. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol Spokesman Andy Bell, an investigation was underway to determine what escalated matters. Furthermore, Bell also confirmed that a handgun was recovered from the scene.