Safety Concerns Rise in Fells Point After Late-Night Shooting

Fells Point, a lively spot in Baltimore known for its bars and restaurants, is feeling less safe after a recent shooting. Early Sunday morning, around 1:30am, shots were fired on South Broadway Street, just as the night was winding down. This incident has left locals worried and questioning the area's safety. People who live nearby say this isn't the first time they've felt uneasy. Margenna Collymore-Bey, a city resident, shared her concerns, saying it's scary and makes her think twice about going out. She'd rather stay home than risk being in an unsafe situation. A video taken by someone on their phone shows a fight between two groups. Police tried to break it up, but witnesses say someone came back with a gun and started shooting. Two people were hurt: a 17-year-old girl and a 24-year-old man. Both were taken to the hospital, and while the girl has been released, the man is still in critical condition. Police are still looking for the person responsible, but no arrests have been made yet. This incident comes at a time when the mayor is celebrating a drop in crime compared to last year. However, not everyone feels this progress. Some residents, like Michael Doherty, say crime is getting worse, and they want more action from city leaders. Doherty and others feel that statistics don't tell the whole story. They want to see real changes that make their community safer. Until then, the shooting in Fells Point serves as a stark reminder that there's still work to be done.