Baltimore City saw at least one shooting per day last month except for Aug. 2, despite having fewer non-fatal shootings than July.
Following the 78 non-fatal shootings reported in July, Baltimore Witness recorded a decline of approximately 7.7 percent for a total of 72 non-fatal shootings in August, marking the first decrease since April.
The most shootings in a single day occurred on Aug. 24 with eight non-fatal shootings and two homicides. This day also marked the highest number of victims in a single day as seven men were shot, one of whom was killed, at the intersection of Shirley Avenue and Park Heights Avenue.
Baltimore Police were called to the scene shortly before 12:30 p.m. and found two victims. Five additional victims were found at local hospitals to treat non-fatal gunshot wounds.
Police said witnesses reported the suspects driving a four-door Lexus sedan, but the investigation remains ongoing.
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