Another Teen, 15, Charged In Baltimore Mass Shooting: Police

BALTIMORE, MD — Authorities have charged a 15-year-old boy in connection with a mass shooting at a Baltimore block party that killed two young people and injured more than two dozen others, according to police.

Five people have now been charged in the July 2 shooting where multiple people opened fire at a party in the city's Brooklyn neighborhood, according to authorities.

Due to his age, authorities did not identify the 15-year-old arrested Wednesday but said he was charged with 44 counts, including attempted first- and second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and reckless endangerment. Police confirmed the teen was previously arrested last month on gun charges.

“The devastating effects of this act of violence have continued to ripple through our city and especially our Brooklyn community,” Mayor Brandon Scott said in a statement. “We will continue pursuing justice for our residents, and, while each arrest brings us closer, there is still a long road ahead to heal the trauma this community is experiencing."

Authorities said the shooting happened just after 12:30 a.m. when at least two people opened fire at the party. Acting Police Commissioner Richard Worley previously said it wasn't clear if the shooting was targeted or random.

The shooting victims ranged in age from 13 to 32 years old, and 15 were minors, police said.

Aaliyah Gonzalez, 18, was pronounced dead at the scene and Kylis Fagbemi, 20, died at a hospital, according to police.

On Aug. 31, police announced the arrest of 18-year-old Aaron Brown of Northeast Baltimore in connection with the shooting. Brown was charged with 75 counts, including attempted murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, assault and weapons charges.

According to a review of court documents by The Baltimore Sun, Brown previously was charged with attempted murder in connection with a May 19 shooting in the 4600 block of Harford Road. Brown was in jail on those charges when authorities arrested him in connection with the Brooklyn shooting, police said.

A 14-year-old boy was also charged, police said. Authorities did not release his name due to his age. The boy faces 18 counts including attempted first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, police said.

Police have also charged 18-year-old Tristan Brian with more than 50 counts related to the shooting, Baltimore police said.

A fifth teen — a 17-year-old boy — was arrested shortly after the shooting and faces multiple gun charges in connection with the incident. Patch has not identified the teen because he has not been charged as an adult.

Anyone with information about the shootings or potential suspects should contact homicide detectives at 410-396-2100. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line 866-7LOCKUP.