Brooklyn Homes mass shooting: 18

By CBS Baltimore Staff

Updated on: August 31, 2023 / 12:20 PM / CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE - An 18-year-old and a 14-year-old were arrested for their roles in Baltimore's largest mass shooting, police said on Thursday.

The July 2 shooting left 28 injured and two young people dead during the annual "Brooklyn Day" block party.

Baltimore authorities and the ATF held a joint press conference Thursday where they that while two were arrested, the investigation is not complete.

"This investigation is not ending anytime soon," Baltimore Police Acting Commissioner Richard Worley said. "We are continuing to work with our community, our law enforcement partners and those standing behind me here today. We will tirelessly follow every piece of evidence, every tool in our tool belt will be used to identify and apprehend those responsible for this horrific and tragic incident."

Police said 18-year-old Aaron Brown is facing 75 charges. He is in police custody on unrelated charges, Worley said.

The 14-year-old, facing 18 charges, was taken into custody at a local school. It's still to be determined if the 14-year-old will be charged as an adult, according to police.

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The charges include conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and multiple attempted first-degree murder charges.

"Our detectives continue to work around the clock to follow up on investigations and bring those who committed the crimes in our city to justice," Worley said.

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Police said they are still searching for at least six more suspects.

Hundreds attended the community's annual block party when shots were fired.

Aaliyah Gonzalez, 18, and 20-year-old Kylis Fagbemi were killed in the shooting, while 28 others between the ages of 13 and 32 were injured.

On Wednesday, Baltimore City released a 173-page after-action report that detailed police response, including heroism by officers who saved lives, as well as failure to properly respond to the city's largest-ever mass shooting.

WJZ reported on the "Heroes of Harbor Hospital" for treating 19 patients during the "organized chaos."

Police also released this police body-worn camera video. That showed officers providing aid for victims.

The report also documented failures to properly respond to the large, unpermitted event until it was too late, including warnings that it was turning out of control.

The combined report can be found here.

Officials also announced on Wednesday that a reward for arrests had increased to $88,000.

On August 17, police arrested 18-year-old Tristan Brian Jackson and charged him with seven counts of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, seven counts of attempted first-degree murder, and 41 other related charges.

Investigators had previously arrested a 17-year-old boy in July and charged him with possession of a firearm by a minor, assault weapon possession, reckless endangerment and handgun in a vehicle.

"From day one, I have charged our department to leave no stone unturned and follow every piece of evidence, every tip and every lead to ensure we have had a thorough and extensive investigation," Worley said.

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First published on August 31, 2023 / 12:09 PM

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