A mass shooting at a private residence in a quiet Annapolis, Maryland neighborhood claimed the lives of three individuals and left three others wounded on Sunday. The incident unfolded in the 1000 block of Paddington Place, south of the city center near the waterfront.
Annapolis Police Chief Ed Jackson confirmed the shooting occurred during an exchange of gunfire, and a suspect is currently in custody. While initial reports indicated one fatality, the number tragically rose to three. The conditions of the surviving victims remain undisclosed, but one individual was transported to a trauma center. Authorities have assured the public that there is no ongoing threat.
Numerous police vehicles converged on the scene. Chief Jackson stated that the shooting was not a random act of violence. According to The Baltimore Sun, a "person of interest" is in custody, and a weapon has been recovered.
State Senator Sarah Elfreth expressed her grief on Facebook, describing the event as a "tragedy beyond words" and urging the community to support the victims' families and first responders.
Local reports suggest a graduation party was taking place nearby, though the connection to the shooting remains unclear. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
