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Police ID Popular Boxer As Victim Gunned Down In Baltimore Mass Shooting Police ID Popular Boxer As Victim Gunned Down In Baltimore Mass Shooting
Police ID Popular Boxer As Victim Gunned Down In Baltimore Mass Shooting A popular boxer has been identified as the victim who was killed in a mass shooting in Baltimore earlier this week. Ernest Hall, 33, was shot along with five others, including two teenagers, shortly after midnight on Thursday, March 23, in the 2800 block of Edmondson Avenue, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Hall’s ID had not been initially released by police investigators following the shooting, which left five others between the ages of 15 and 24 with injuries, including one who was listed in critical condition following the shooting. The other victims are in stable co…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Baltimore Sgt. Dragged By Car Faces Long Road To Recovery: Department Baltimore Sgt. Dragged By Car Faces Long Road To Recovery: Department
Baltimore Sgt. Dragged By Car Faces Long Road To Recovery: Department The Baltimore police sergeant dragged for two blocks by a violent repeat offender remains hospitalized, his department said Thursday, July 7. Sgt. Kenneth Ramberg was "on the mend" and receiving physical therapy, and while he has a good prognosis, he faces a long road to recovery, Baltimore City Fraternal Order of Police President Mike Mancuso said. Had Joseph Black not been granted parole for one of his 20 arrests, Ramberg would not be in this situation. "There is no reason why someone with multiple arrests for second-degree attempted murder, and almost 20 charges in connection to violen…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Repeat Violent Offender Out On Parole Dragged Baltimore Sergeant Two Blocks: Authorities Repeat Violent Offender Out On Parole Dragged Baltimore Sergeant Two Blocks: Authorities
Repeat Violent Offender Out On Parole Dragged Baltimore Sergeant Two Blocks: Authorities Had Joseph Black not been granted parole for one of his 20 arrests, a Baltimore police sergeant wouldn't have been dragged by his vehicle for nearly two blocks earlier this week, authorities said. The sergeant was conducting a traffic stop on the notoriously dangerous 5200 block of Park Heights Avenue after Joseph Daniel Black, 36, committed a traffic violation, around 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 28, according to Baltimore officials. Upon approaching the vehicle, the sergeant noticed that Black was armed and told him to get out of the vehicle. When Black did not comply, the sergeant attempted to …

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by Annie DeVoe
News
Baltimore Detective Fires Gun In Carjacking Before Pursuit-Crash (DETAILS) Baltimore Detective Fires Gun In Carjacking Before Pursuit-Crash (DETAILS)
Baltimore Detective Fires Gun In Carjacking Before Pursuit-Crash (Details) Authorities have released details in the carjacking of a Baltimore Police Detective who fired his service weapon before a brief pursuit Tuesday, May 3. Three suspects who are believed to be juveniles attempted to flee in a vehicle before overturning and crashing on the Hanover Street bridge at 6:15, city police and elected officials announced in a press briefing.  Tonight, @BaltimorePolice finest were nothing short of heroic. Our Detective was carjacked and he fired upon his assailants. The criminals flipped the car and 2 out of 3 suspects were arrested due to the great work of all resp…

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by Annie DeVoe
News
Maryland Politicians React To Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court Appointment Maryland Politicians React To Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court Appointment
Maryland Politicians React To Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court Appointment Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson made history after the US Senate voted 53-47 in favor of appointing her to the Supreme County on Thursday, April 7. Jackson will be the first Black woman and first public defender to serve on the highest US court. She will replace Justice Stephen Breyer when he retires at the end of the term this summer. Several local politicians in the Free State took to social media to applaud the motion.  "I am proud to witness such a historic moment during my lifetime," said Angela Alsobrooks, county executive for Prince George's County. "Judge Jackson’s confirmation is a…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
3 Baltimore Firefighters Dead, One Critical Battling Morning House Fire 3 Baltimore Firefighters Dead, One Critical Battling Morning House Fire
3 Baltimore Firefighters Dead, One Critical Battling Morning House Fire Three firefighters have died and one was in serious condition after they became trapped battling a house fire early Monday morning, officials confirmed. Mayor Brandon Scott identified the fatally-wounded firefighters as Lt. Paul Butrim, Firefighter/Paramedic Kelsey Sadler, and EMT/Firefighter Kenny Lacayo. John McMaster remains at the hospital in critical but stable condition.  At the scene.Baltimore City Fire Department "This is a gut-wrenching tragedy for our city, the Baltimore City Fire Department, and most importantly the families of our firefighters," Scott said.  "There are no w…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
3 Firefighters Dead, One Critical After Battling Baltimore Blaze 3 Firefighters Dead, One Critical After Battling Baltimore Blaze
3 Firefighters Dead, One Critical After Battling Baltimore Blaze Three firefighters have died and one was in serious condition after they became trapped battling a house fire early Monday morning, officials confirmed. Mayor Brandon Scott identified the fatally-wounded firefighters as Lt. Paul Butrim, Firefighter/Paramedic Kelsey Sadler, and EMT/Firefighter Kenny Lacayo. John McMaster remains at the hospital in critical but stable condition.  Baltimore fire Jan. 24Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734 "This is a gut-wrenching tragedy for our city, the Baltimore City Fire Department, and most importantly the families of our firefighters," Scott said.  …

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by Cecilia Levine