$8,000 bounty seeks shooters who killed two at Baltimore gas station
Baltimore Police are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of suspects in an October shooting that left 46 rounds fired at a BP station.
By Tomas Gonzalez ·
Baltimore Police are offering an $8,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of individuals responsible for a shooting that killed two people and injured three others. The incident occurred on October 18 at a gas station in the city's west end. Officials stated that 46 shots were fired during the attack.
The shooting took place around 10:25 p.m. at a BP station located in the 2800 block of Edmondson Avenue, near North Franklintown Road. Police identified the deceased as Layla Bailey, age 34, and DaShawn McCoy, age 20. Three other victims survived the incident after being struck by bullets. Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley said that up to three shooters used high-power weapons in the attack.
Clarence Thomas, vice president of AFSCME Local 44, stated that Bailey worked for the city for more than four years in the water division of the Department of Public Works. Thomas described Bailey as an innocent bystander who had just finished her shift and stopped at the store to purchase items before heading home. He said she was calm and had not been involved in any prior conflict with the shooters.
Thomas noted that Bailey's colleagues are devastated by her death and are rallying to support her family, including her son. The union plans to adopt the child for the holidays to ensure he has a happy Christmas. Thomas said the community wants the city to embrace the family and provide them with all possible support.
Bailey's wife launched an online fundraising campaign to honor her memory. She described Bailey as a hardworking and caring individual who had overcome many challenges in life. The wife said Bailey was improving in her life and that her loss has deeply affected her in a way that is hard to express in words.
The reward is part of an ongoing effort by police to gather tips that could lead to the arrest of the suspects. The case remains under active investigation as officers review evidence from the scene and interview witnesses.
