Mayor Scott's Statement on Recent Violence in Baltimore

Saturday Apr 3rd, 2021

Crest of the City of Baltimore

Brandon M. Scott
Mayor,
Baltimore City
250 City Hall - Baltimore Maryland 21202
(410) 396-3835 - Fax: (410) 576-9425

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

BALTIMORE, MD (Saturday, April 3, 2021) — Mayor Brandon M. Scott released the following statement in response to a fatal carjacking in Baltimore Friday morning:

My heart goes out to the families impacted by this violence. I am thankful for the work of our Baltimore Police Department in immediately apprehending a suspect. This tragedy serves as another example of why comprehensive reform of our criminal justice system must prioritize rehabilitation and trauma-informed services.

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