A fatal shooting early in the morning outside a Horseshoe Casino in south Baltimore resulted in the death of a 26-year-old man and left another person injured just days before the Army–Navy football game, which will draw large crowds to the area.

Shooting Near Horseshoe Casino Leaves One Dead and Another Injured

The incident happened around 1:30 am on Wednesday, December 10, in a bustling location near the Horseshoe Casino and M&T Bank Stadium in south Baltimore, where thousands, including President Donald Trump, are expected to attend the Army-Navy football game on Saturday. Police officers on the 700 block of Washington Boulevard heard gunshots, followed by a ShotSpotter alert from the 800 block of Cross Street. They arrived at the Royal Farms parking lot across from the Horseshoe Casino at 1500 Russell Street and found a 26-year-old man with gunshot injuries.

He was taken to the hospital, where he later died. A second victim, a 22-year-old man, showed up at a hospital with gunshot wounds that were not life-threatening; he is in stable condition and expected to recover.

Shooting Near Casino Sparks Safety Concerns

Baltimore resident Donna Swecker expressed her worries, suggesting that the city’s situation requires the presence of soldiers during the Army-Navy game for added safety. Swecker, a former employee at the Royal Farms store, mentioned the difficulty the location faces in retaining managers due to frequent crime.

Nearby store customer David Ploskonka found it “crazy” that such a violent act could happen in front of the store. He wished for an end to the shootings and expressed concern over the increasing violence.

City Councilman Mark Conway, chair of the Public Safety Committee, acknowledged the concerns of residents, emphasizing the need for safety in this busy area. He reassured that he stays in constant contact with the police to prioritize community security.

Numerous cameras, including those from the store and CitiWatch, are present in the area, yet no arrests have been made, and the investigation continues. Detectives suspect the shooting was targeted and limited to the gas station parking lot. 

Police mentioned awareness of at least one suspect and urged anyone with information to call 410-396-2100.

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