Mass shootings kill three in Georgia and Baltimore
· Security · United States
Two people were killed and at least 25 injured at a homecoming block party in Vienna, Georgia, while a 12-year-old girl was killed and three wounded in a Baltimore park shooting.
Why it matters:The shootings add to the recurring debate over gun violence and policy in the US ahead of midterm elections.
Key points
- At least 25 people were injured in the Georgia shooting.
- Three people were wounded in the Baltimore park shooting.
- Officials described both incidents as mass shootings.
Sources (original reporting)
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