Baltimore's Park Heights residents concerned about violence following mass shooting
Residents in Baltimore's Park Heights community are still waiting for answers after a mass shooting Saturday night left one person dead and five others injured.
A 38-year-old man was killed, and five others, including a 5-year-old girl, were injured in a mass shooting in the area of Spaulding and Queensbury avenues, according to police.
An $8,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.
Park Heights residents react to shooting
Some residents told WJZ they feel like they've been forgotten about by city leaders.
Several neighbors who spoke off-camera said they have lived in the community for decades, and they just want it to be safe.
One person said they were sitting on their front porch when they heard the gunfire. Another said they no longer feel safe sitting outside after sunset. Other neighbors call the shooting sad but say violence can happen anywhere.
Joseph Payne hopes the neighborhood can come together and help one another moving forward.
"It's part of Baltimore, unfortunately, when we see crime and the instability and the chaos around Baltimore City," Payne said. "It's kind of like – it is what it is, unfortunately. Where we assist each other in the block or the community, I think that would be more helpful."
Resources mobilizing to Park Heights
We Our Us, a Baltimore youth empowerment organization focused on uplifting young men and boys, says volunteers will be in the Park Heights neighborhood Monday doing outreach.
Park Heights Renaissance, an organization focused on revitalizing the neighborhood, said part of its mission is ensuring safety. It wants neighbors to know they have a voice at the table.
"Park Heights Renaissance wants to do everything in our power to know your voice can be heard and will be heard," said Robin Singletary, the director of marketing and communications for Park Heights Renaissance. "We want a thriving Park Heights, so whatever makes it safe for our communities while building and uplifting those neighborhoods, then we will advocate for that,"
Park Heights mass shooting
Baltimore Police responded to the shooting on Saturday in the area of Spaulding and Queensbury avenues. Six gunshot victims were found at the scene, including a 5-year-old, a 23-year-old woman, a 32-year-old man, a 33-year-old man, and a 52-year-old man.
Jerome Michael Coateson, 38, was found in critical condition and was pronounced dead Sunday morning, police said.
The child was shot in the hand and is expected to recover. The other victims are also expected to survive.
No suspects have been identified, and the incident is still under investigation, according to police.
Homicide Detectives are investigating this incident and are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100.
Those who wish to remain anonymous can call 1-866-7LOCKUP or submit an anonymous online text tip to Metro Crime Stoppers by visiting the MCS website.