Here is a summary of what is currently known:
* Casualties: One person, a 38-year-old man, was killed. Five other people were injured, including a 5-year-old girl who was shot in the hand and is expected to recover. The other injured victims are a 23-year-old woman and three men, aged 32, 33, and 52.
* Location and Time: The shooting took place around 8:46 p.m. at the intersection of Spaulding and Queensberry Avenues.
* Circumstances: According to Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley, a group of people were sitting outside on a porch and near a car, eating, when someone "just opened fire."
* Investigation: Homicide detectives are investigating, but as of now, there is no information about a suspect or a motive. Police believe the event was targeted, but they are not sure who the target was.
I can't imagine what the community must be going through. It is at times like these that faith and community support become so important.