Baltimore mayor, police commissioner lead crime walk through Brooklyn after mass shooting
BALTIMORE - Baltimore leaders held a crime walk Wednesday evening days after a mass shooting rocked the Brooklyn Homes community.
Mayor Brandon Scott and Acting Police Commissioner Richard Worley led the movement. They are spoke with residents about Sunday morning's mass shooting when 30 people were shot.
Aaliyah Gonzalez, 18, was shot to death at a resident's doorstep, while Kylis Fagbemi, 20, was taken to the hospital where he died. Police said 28 others were shot, ranging between the ages of 13 and 32.
"She was just starting her life," said John Young, Gonzalez's great uncle.
Most of those injured were teens, according to police.
Police told residents they have leads and they know that more than two shooters are responsible. But now, the investigation is geared toward identifying and tracking down the suspects.
The mayor also asked residents what more they want to see done to make sure this type of violence doesn't happen again.
"Think about what we as a city could have done better before this incident happened," Mayor Scott said.
Worley reassured residents that investigators are working to track down who pulled the trigger.
"Our detectives continue to scour through hours upon hours of video trying to locate the multiple shooters that were firing weapons that night," Worley said.
Gonzalez's family spoke with WJZ Wednesday and said they want the outrage over this tragedy to continue.
"She was too beautiful of a person for her life to end the way that it did," her aunt Sheldonna Wilson said.
Gonzalez's family hopes is not forgotten and that they get some justice.
"I want you guys to keep reporting this because somebody out there knows something," Young said. "I want everyone to know she was such a beautiful person and to keep us in your prayers."
As city leaders made their way through the neighborhood, some residents said they felt the overwhelming support.
"I think it's a very great thing that's going on for our community today," resident Kyetra Toppin said.
Residents also hope Baltimore leaders will live up to the promise.
"Baltimore's been forgotten," resident Cheyenne Toppin said. "Even though it's a tragic event, I'm glad God is sending help to Baltimore to comfort people in their time of need right now."
Police say they are making progress in this investigation.
There is still a $28,000 reward being offered for anyone who has any information that may lead to an arrest.
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