One person was killed and nine others injured in an apparent mass shooting in Towson, a suburb north of Baltimore. Police responded to reports of gunshots and discovered multiple victims, some with gunshot wounds. The investigation is ongoing, and no suspects have been identified. The shooting appeared to be intentional and targeted towards individuals who knew each other. The incident occurred near a funeral home, where a vehicle was found flipped over and on fire. Investigators are looking into the circumstances surrounding the vehicle and shooting. Additional scenes with gunshots were reported by residents in the neighborhood.
This incident is part of a disturbing trend of mass shootings in the U.S. There have been 490 mass shooting incidents so far this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive. Baltimore County officials expressed shock and sorrow over the violence, stating that such incidents are rare in their community. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to help with the investigation. The shooting comes shortly after a deadly school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, highlighting the ongoing issue of gun violence in the country.
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