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1 killed, 9 injured in mass shooting in US state of Maryland
Published: Dec 18, 2024 12:07 PM
One person was killed and nine others were injured in a mass shooting in Baltimore County in the US state of Maryland, police reported Tuesday night.

"Baltimore County Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 8500 block of Loch Raven Blvd. this evening. Multiple people have been transported to area hospitals. This remains an ongoing investigation," Baltimore County Police Department said on social media X.

Officials said that the mass shooting happened at a funeral home, and the first police officer on the scene found a car on its side and on fire.

Officials said that there is no ongoing threat to the public and confirmed that the shooting was "intentional and targeted."