Girl, 12, fatally shot in US during 'dispute over parking space'
A 12-year-old girl was killed in Baltimore after being caught in the crossfire of a shootout between two men arguing over a parking space. Police are currently searching for the suspects involved in the incident.
Why it matters
The tragic death highlights ongoing concerns regarding gun violence and public safety in urban environments.
Figure caption, Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley spoke on Saturday night
A 12-year-old girl was killed in Baltimore over the weekend during an apparent disagreement over a parking space, police in the US city said.
The girl was caught in the crossfire of bullets between two men who police said were allegedly fighting over a parking space in a park where children were playing American football.
In addition to the young girl, a woman was also found with gunshot wounds when police arrived on the scene. Two men also visited area hospitals for injuries believed to be related to the shooting, police said.
Police are now searching for at least two suspects, Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley said at a news conference. No arrests have been made.
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