Gunfire Shocks Downtown Cumberland (21502) : One Dead, Two Injured in Downtown Shooting – POLICE INVESTIGATING

Downtown Cumberland (21502) – A peaceful Saturday afternoon in downtown Cumberland, Maryland, turned into a tragic scene of chaos and fear as a shooting incident left one person dead and two others injured. The gunfire erupted around 3:20 PM near Baltimore Street and Liberty Street, sending residents and visitors scrambling for cover as police swarmed the area.

According to Cumberland Police Department, the suspect fled the scene on foot and remains at large as of this writing. Officers recovered shell casings and a handgun nearby and have since increased patrols in the vicinity. Authorities have yet to release the names of the victims, but confirm that one male victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while two others—a woman and a teenage bystander—are being treated at UPMC Western Maryland with non-life-threatening injuries.

This marks the third firearm-related incident in Allegany County in less than a month, raising alarm across the community. Police are asking anyone with information or surveillance footage from the area to come forward. Meanwhile, city officials and residents are grappling with the sudden spike in violence in what is typically a quiet, family-oriented district.

Key Facts

•  BREAKING: Shooting at Baltimore St., Cumberland leaves 1 dead, 2 injured

•  IMPACT: Victims include a woman and a teenage bystander

•  OFFICIAL SOURCE: “We believe this was a targeted attack” – Chief Charles Hinnant, CPD

•  ACTION: Public urged to share tips or footage with police hotline: 301-777-1600

Hyperlocal Impact

1. Precise Location:
   Downtown Cumberland (21502) – Near intersection of Baltimore Street & Liberty Street

2. Community Connection:
   “We were just grabbing coffee when it all broke loose. It was terrifying.”
   – Renee Waller, owner of Beans & Brews Café

Exclusive Angle

• WHY THIS MATTERS NOW:
  This is the third shooting in Allegany County within 28 days, raising community concerns over gun violence and city policing resources. Just last week, Mayor Raymond Morrissey announced a youth outreach initiative to combat rising street crime. The timing of this incident could shift city council priorities and policing budget talks.

Update Log

•  7:00 PM: CPD releases suspect description – male, approx. 6’0”, last seen in black hoodie

•  5:30 PM: CPD confirms one fatality, two injured victims stable at UPMC

•  3:40 PM: Police cordon off crime scene; forensics begin evidence collection