Officials announced on Friday that they have arrested and charged a teenager believed to be involved in a mass shooting at a block party in Baltimore over the holiday weekend, which resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left 28 others injured.

The 17-year-old boy was apprehended by members of the homicide and SWAT teams at around 7 a.m. on Friday, following the execution of a search warrant at a residence, according to a news release by the police.

He has been transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where he faces charges including possession of a firearm by a minor, possession of an assault weapon, reckless endangerment, and having a handgun in a vehicle. While the release refers to the teenager as a person of interest, he is being charged as an adult.

However, the police have not disclosed his identity due to his status as a minor, as confirmed by Detective Freddie Talbert, a spokesperson for the department, NBC News reported.

Authorities are actively investigating the shooting in the Brooklyn Homes area of the city’s southern part. A reward of up to $28,000 is being offered for any information that leads to an arrest and charges related to the case.

This incident occurred amidst a wave of shootings across various states during the Fourth of July celebrations. Gun violence incidents took place in Washington, D.C.; Louisiana; Florida; Pennsylvania; Texas; Maryland, and Massachusetts, resulting in more than a dozen fatalities and over 60 individuals wounded, including children as young as 2 years old.

Written by staff