Deaths feared amid 'mass shooting’ in Baltimore, US

ISTANBUL (AA) - Deaths are feared and at least 29 people were injured after a “mass shooting incident” in Baltimore, Maryland, US, according to local media early Sunday.

“Early reports indicate multiple people have been killed and dozens more injured,” after the gunfire broke out during a gathering, reported WBFF, a television station in Baltimore.

According to WBFF, 10 people were taken to hospitals by police, while another 19 took themselves to hospitals.

Baltimore Police Department (BPD) did not reveal the number of the victims but confirmed the incident on Twitter: “BPD is on scene of a mass shooting incident in the 800 blk (block) of Gretna Court in our Southern District.”

“Acting Commissioner Worley and PIO (public information officer) are on scene,” it added.

A press meeting is planned for later in the morning, the statement added.