US: Lingering heightened security likely in downtown Baltimore, Md., after shooting incident wounds five people near Lexington Market May 26

Event

Authorities will likely maintain a heightened security presence in parts of downtown Baltimore, Maryland, over the coming hours after a shooting incident wounded five people near the intersection of North Eutaw Street and West Saratoga Street, near the city's Lexington Market, May 26. The shooting was reportedly connected with a personal dispute between two people in the area. Police are responding to the incident and have deployed an increased security presence around the scene of the shooting. Authorities were still searching for the suspect as of around 17:15.

Transport and business disruptions are likely in the affected area over the coming hours.

Advice

Avoid the scene of the shooting and exercise heightened vigilance in the affected area of downtown Baltimore until authorities give the all-clear. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the incident site and any related disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.