News Summary
A shooting near Forest Park High School in Baltimore on September 19, 2025, injured one individual after a football game. The 19-year-old victim was found with gunshot wounds but is in stable condition. Authorities are investigating and searching for four masked suspects who fled in a tan vehicle. The school principal emphasized the need for enhanced safety protocols following the alarming incident. Despite improvements in gun violence statistics in Baltimore this year, the shooting highlights ongoing public safety challenges.
Baltimore – A shooting incident near Forest Park High School on September 19, 2025, has left one individual injured but, fortunately, no students or staff from the school were harmed. The event occurred shortly after a football game between Forest Park and Dunbar, with the shooting taking place on Eldorado Avenue in Northwest Baltimore just before 6:30 PM.
Authorities reported that a 19-year-old male suffered gunshot wounds to the leg and was found heavily bleeding at the scene. He was quickly transported to a local hospital, where he is currently in stable condition. Law enforcement officials are actively investigating the matter and are searching for four masked suspects who fled the scene in a tan vehicle.
The school’s principal, Ninia Mouzone, confirmed that the school will be working closely with the police to enhance safety and communication protocols following the incident. Witness accounts describe the chaotic scene, with one individual, a veteran named Garfield Adams, noting that the sound of gunfire was reminiscent of military experiences in Iraq. He reported hearing more than ten shots in quick succession and described the area as resembling a war zone, particularly alarming given the presence of children during the football game.
As of September 2025, the city of Baltimore has seen significant improvements in gun violence statistics compared to the previous year. Homicides in the city are down nearly 30%, with 96 reported homicides this year, a noticeable decrease from 137 in 2024. Nonfatal shootings have also dropped by over 20%, with at least 233 survivors of gunshot wounds reported thus far this year, compared to 294 during the same period last year.
In light of the shooting, the police are urging the public to provide any information they may have regarding the suspects or the incident itself. Individuals can contact the Northwest District Shooting detectives at 410-396-2466 or use the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP for anonymous tips.
This incident serves as a sobering reminder of the ongoing challenges related to gun violence in urban areas, despite the encouraging reduction in overall homicide and shooting statistics in Baltimore this year. As communities continue to navigate these challenges, the focus remains on enhancing public safety and ensuring the security of schools and their surrounding neighborhoods.
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- Fox Baltimore: East Baltimore Shooting Investigation
- Wikipedia: Gun Violence in the United States
- CBS News: 19-Year-Old Shot at Football Game
- Google Search: Baltimore Gun Violence Statistics
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- Google Scholar: Gun Violence Baltimore
- Fox Baltimore: Police Investigate Teen Shooting
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Gun Control
- Fox News: Mass Shooting in Baltimore
- Google News: Baltimore Shooting News
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