12-year-old girl killed in shooting at Baltimore youth football game

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A 12-year-old girl was fatally shot during a youth football game in Baltimore on Saturday evening, police said. The shooting occurred at Leon Day Park, where the girl was watching the game. Police Commissioner Richard Worley said officers found the girl and a woman with gunshot wounds around 6:15 p.m. The girl died at a hospital, while the woman and two men who sought treatment separately had non-life-threatening injuries. The dispute reportedly began over a parking space. Mayor Brandon Scott condemned the violence, calling it "one of the most disgusting things I've ever seen." Police believe two shooters exchanged fire, and investigators are following multiple leads. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact police or Metro Crime Stoppers.


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