Girl, 12, fatally shot in US during 'dispute over parking space'

A 12-year-old girl was killed in Baltimore after being caught in crossfire during an apparent dispute over a parking space at a park where children were playing American football. Police say two adult men became involved in an argument and opened fire on each other; the girl, who was not a target, was struck and later pronounced dead at hospital. A woman was also found with gunshot wounds and two men sought medical attention; police describe their injuries as non-life-threatening. The shooting took place after 18:00 EDT on Saturday and authorities have not yet determined how many rounds were fired.

Baltimore police have launched a search for at least two suspects and no arrests have been made. The police commissioner condemned the shooters’ actions and the mayor called the incident horrific, stressing the senselessness of a child’s death over a parking dispute. Investigators continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward with information as they piece together the sequence of events and identities of those involved. The case is being treated as an active investigation amid broader concerns about gun violence in the city.