Three men were shot Friday afternoon near the Coldspring Shopping Center in Northeast Baltimore, with authorities reporting life-threatening injuries for all three victims. The incident occurred around 4:40 p.m. when a gunman opened fire, forcing customers to flee.
Law enforcement was called to the HipHop Fish & Chicken fast food restaurant located within the shopping center following reports of multiple shots fired. In total, four individuals were transported to area hospitals. The condition of the fourth individual was not immediately disclosed.
The victims who sustained gunshot wounds were identified as two 24-year-old men and one 25-year-old man. They were hospitalized in stable condition.
Baltimore police continued to search the area for potential additional victims following the shooting. A mass casualty alert was issued.
Authorities closed East Cold Spring Lane in both directions due to police activity. One southbound lane of Loch Raven Boulevard was also shut down. The Maryland Transit Administration rerouted the LocalLink 28 bus service temporarily.