Location: Leon Day Park, 1200 block of North Franklintown Road, Baltimore, Maryland
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Accused: No suspect named by police
Charges: None filed
Status: No arrest announced; homicide investigation open
Khloe Ishway, a 12-year-old girl, was shot and died on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Leon Day Park in Baltimore, Maryland, while a youth football homecoming game was being played there. Baltimore police say she had nothing to do with the dispute behind the gunfire. According to investigators, two men argued over a parking spot and fired at each other, and Khloe and four adults were hit.
In reports published through Monday morning, October 5, no arrest had been announced and police had not released the names or descriptions of the men they are looking for. Khloe's mother has asked publicly for justice, and city leaders are urging anyone who saw what happened to contact homicide detectives.
Who Was Khloe Ishway?
The Baltimore Banner reported that police identified the child as Khloe Ishway. Her family described her to CBS Baltimore as a loving daughter and granddaughter who enjoyed dancing, music and spending time with the people she cared about.
Her mother, Kristin Reese, spoke to the station after the shooting. "I want justice for my baby," she said. Khloe's grandmother told the same outlet that the two were in touch every day. "That was my best friend," she said. Reese said her daughter will now be "forever 12."
Relatives also told CBS Baltimore that the family had not planned to be at the park for long on Saturday. They said they had gone there to drop something off when the shots were fired.
What Happened at Leon Day Park?
A Baltimore Police Department news release says officers were sent to the 1200 block of North Franklintown Road at about 6:15 p.m. on October 3 after several calls about gunfire. Leon Day Park sits on that block in West Baltimore. The Charm City Buccaneers, a youth football program, were holding their homecoming there that evening, according to WMAR-2 News.
Officers found a 12-year-old girl and a 25-year-old woman who had been shot. Both were taken to a hospital, where the child was pronounced dead, the police release says. Three more adults later arrived at hospitals on their own: two men, ages 28 and 23, and a 35-year-old woman. Police listed all four adults in stable condition.
Police Commissioner Richard Worley told reporters that the shooting grew out of an argument between two men over a parking spot, and that both men fired. The Associated Press reported that Worley said Khloe was caught in the crossfire.
The Charm City Buccaneers said in a statement carried by WMAR-2 News that, based on what the organization knew, the violence did not start with the homecoming game, either football program, or any disagreement between the teams.
Has Anyone Been Arrested?
No. Police said after the shooting that officers were following leads but that no one was in custody. The Associated Press reported that investigators were seeking at least two suspects, and FOX45 News, in a report updated Monday morning, said homicide detectives were still searching for the two men believed to have fired.
Police have not publicly named anyone, and no charges have been filed. Anyone who is later charged in this case is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
What Police and City Leaders Have Said
Commissioner Worley used blunt language about the two men involved, calling them "two cowards" in remarks reported by CBS Baltimore and other outlets.
Mayor Brandon Scott also spoke about adults carrying guns into arguments. "Some people don't have the mental maturity to have a handgun," he said, according to The Baltimore Banner. The Associated Press quoted him as saying, "Two grown men got into an argument, and now a 12-year-old is gone."
In a Monday morning interview described by radio station 92Q, the mayor said he was confident the people responsible would be identified and brought into the justice system, while adding that an arrest could not undo the loss Khloe's family has suffered.
How Has the Community Responded?
On Sunday morning, October 4, Pastor Jewel Allen and members of her congregation gathered at Leon Day Park for a prayer circle, The Baltimore Banner reported. Allen said the death affects everyone, because the child could have been any family's daughter.
Family and friends also organized a "Justice for Khloe" peace walk for Monday, October 5, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Local reports said the route would run from North Avenue toward Monument Street.
What Happens Next
The case remains an open homicide investigation. Detectives have not said publicly what evidence they have, and no reward had been mentioned in the reports reviewed for this article.
Police are asking anyone with information to call Baltimore Police homicide detectives at 410-396-2100. People who want to stay anonymous can call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
Timeline of the Khloe Ishway Case
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Saturday, October 3, 2026, about 6:15 p.m. | Officers respond to reports of gunfire in the 1200 block of North Franklintown Road, at Leon Day Park, during a youth football homecoming. |
| Saturday, October 3, 2026 | Khloe Ishway, 12, is taken to a hospital and pronounced dead. Four adults are treated and listed in stable condition. Police say the shooting followed a parking dispute between two men. |
| Sunday, October 4, 2026 | A prayer circle is held at the park. CBS Baltimore publishes an interview in which Khloe's mother asks for justice. |
| Monday, October 5, 2026 | A "Justice for Khloe" peace walk is scheduled for 5 p.m. No arrest has been announced. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Khloe Ishway?
Khloe Ishway was a 12-year-old Baltimore girl. Her family described her to CBS Baltimore as a loving daughter and granddaughter who enjoyed dancing and music. Her mother is Kristin Reese.
Where and when did the shooting happen?
It happened at about 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Leon Day Park in the 1200 block of North Franklintown Road in Baltimore, Maryland, during a youth football homecoming event.
Has anyone been charged in Khloe Ishway's death?
Not as of the reports available on Monday, October 5, 2026. Police have said two men fired during a parking dispute, but they have not named any suspect or announced an arrest.
How can someone give information to police?
Baltimore Police homicide detectives can be reached at 410-396-2100. Anonymous tips can be given to Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
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Sources
- Baltimore Police Department: news release on the October 3, 2026 homicide investigation
- CBS Baltimore: Khloe Ishway's mother and grandmother remember her
- CBS Baltimore: initial report on the Leon Day Park shooting
- The Baltimore Banner: community prayer and response after the shooting
- FOX45 News Baltimore: investigation update and peace walk details
- WMAR-2 News: report on the shooting and the youth football program's statement
- Associated Press via ABC News: police and mayor statements
- 92Q Baltimore: Mayor Brandon Scott's Monday remarks on the case
- theGrio: national report on the Baltimore park shooting
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