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Teen Killed At MD McDonald's Remembered As 'Remarkable Individual With Infectious Personality'

Teen Killed At MD McDonald's Remembered As 'Remarkable Individual With Infectious Personality'

Teen Killed At MD McDonald's Remembered As 'Remarkable Individual With Infectious Personality' Thousands of dollars have been raised for the family of a Maryland teenager who was killed after being stabbed at a Harford County McDonald’s. Kam “KJ” Faison was assaulted at the fast food restaurant on Monday, Aug. 21 on Pulaski Highway in Havre de Grace, when another minor attacked him. The teen was airlifted to Maryland Shock Trauma with critical injuries where he died on the night of the stabbing. Police say that the teen knew his attackers, and two suspects were arrested shortly after the fatal incident. In response, friends and well-wishers have been quick to rally around Kam’s fami…

08/25/2023

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Services Set For Mya Hall, 28, Driver Killed In I-70 Crash

Services Set For Mya Hall, 28, Driver Killed In I-70 Crash

Services Set For Mya Hall, 28, Driver Killed In I-70 Crash Services have been set for 28-year-old Mya Hall, who was killed in a crash on I-70 last weekend. Hall, of Woodlawn, was remembered by her colleagues from Matt and Tony's in Alexandria on a GoFundMe as "a talented manager" who "brightened everyone's day with her smile and her sense of humor." A homegoing service will be held at the Vaughn Greene Chapel at Randallstown on Friday, Sept. 1. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., with the service to follow. Hall was behind the wheel of a white Honda SUV when she struck a guardrail at a ramp on Interstate 70 East to Interstate 695 East aroun…

by Cecilia Levine

08/25/2023

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Community Mourns Man Killed While 'Trying To Right A Wrong' For Family Member In MD

Community Mourns Man Killed While 'Trying To Right A Wrong' For Family Member In MD

Community Mourns Man Killed While 'Trying To Right A Wrong' For Family Member In MD Support is swelling for the family of Darrell Benner, who was shot and killed in Baltimore while defending his family. The 57-year-old man was shot and killed after three men carjacked a 29-year-old relative of his during an armed robbery in the 1000 block of South Curley Street early on Friday, Aug. 18. Shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Aug. 18, officers from the Baltimore Police Department were called to investigate aa shooting in the area, where they found Benner suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say that three unidentified Black men approac…

08/23/2023

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Man Dies Playing Soccer In Maryland, Loved Ones Say

Man Dies Playing Soccer In Maryland, Loved Ones Say

Man Dies Playing Soccer In Maryland, Loved Ones Say Akindeji Agarah died doing what he loved. Agarah, 29, was playing soccer on Sunday, Aug. 6 — a game in which he scored a goal — when he fell and started gasping for breath, according to a campaign launched by loved ones. Attempts from his teammates, paramedics, and doctors to save him were futile. The GoFundMe created to assist with funeral expenses had raised $22,700 as of Monday, Aug. 21. "Akindeji was an angel on earth," said Oyindamola Agarah, who organized the fundraiser. "His humility was next to none. He was a respectful gentleman who loved deeply and made sure everyone …

08/21/2023

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Penn State Grad Found Dead In Los Angeles: Coroner

Penn State Grad Found Dead In Los Angeles: Coroner

Penn State Grad Found Dead In Los Angeles: Coroner A 25-year-old Pennsylvania man and PSU grad was found dead in his Los Angeles County, California apartment, authorities say. Elias 'Eli' Crone was found dead of asphyxia caused by hanging at 9:09 a.m. on Monday, July 31, 2023, according to the LA County Coroner's officer. Eli was born in Wrightsville on June 8, 1998, authorities say. He studied at Lancaster Catholic High School where he played baseball and football, which he previously shared on social media. He went on to graduate as a member of the class of 2020 at Penn State University, according to social media. He worked at El Serr…

by Jillian Pikora

08/10/2023

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Motorcyclist Killed In MD Crash Minutes After Criticizing Police For Targeting Bikers

Motorcyclist Killed In MD Crash Minutes After Criticizing Police For Targeting Bikers

Motorcyclist Killed In MD Crash Minutes After Criticizing Police For Targeting Bikers A new father was killed in a motorcycle crash on the same day he took to social media in St. Mary's County complaining about police harassing bikers. William Noah Friess, 24, was killed in a head-on crash while riding his 2007 Harley-Davidson over the weekend int he area of Newtowne Neck Road and Rosebank Road, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. The Leonardtown resident was treated at the scene before being taken by paramedics to an area hospital while they waited for an airlift. Investigators say that Friess was riding on Newtowne Neck Road when he crossed over the cent…

08/09/2023

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Navy Sailor Who Served In Maryland For Years Dies Suddenly At 23

Navy Sailor Who Served In Maryland For Years Dies Suddenly At 23

Navy Sailor Who Served In Maryland For Years Dies Suddenly At 23 A Navy sailor who served more than four years as a midshipman in Maryland died unexpectedly and his family is looking to bring him home. Enrique “Ricky” Castellon-Davis, who served the US Navy before heading into the private sector, died on Sunday, Aug. 6, leaving his family in a lurch as they mourn the passing. “For those of you who knew Ricky you can probably picture his shining smile,” Anci Castellon-Davis wrote in a post. “He was an exemplary human being in every sense.” Castellon-Davis was stationed in Annapolis as a Midshipman at the US Naval Academy between June 2018 and September …

08/07/2023

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Mother Of Three, New Nurse Remembered As 'Force To Be Reckoned With' Following Fatal MD Crash

Mother Of Three, New Nurse Remembered As 'Force To Be Reckoned With' Following Fatal MD Crash

Mother Of Three, New Nurse Remembered As 'Force To Be Reckoned With' Following Fatal MD Crash A family is in mourning after a beloved mother of three and newly minted nurse was killed by a negligent drunk driver who took her life in a wrong-way crash that left nine others - including her children - hospitalized. Shortly before 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, Maryland State Police in Rockville received several reports of a white Mercedes SUV that was driving in the opposite lanes of I-270 near Rockledge Drive. Police said that Jayleen Hannor, 23, of Macon, Georgia, made his way southbound in the northbound lanes of I-270 until he hit the outer loop of I-495. The Mercedes eventually…

08/04/2023

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Mother, Dog Lover Killed After Being Pinned Under Car In Maryland

Mother, Dog Lover Killed After Being Pinned Under Car In Maryland

Mother, Dog Lover Killed After Being Pinned Under Car In Maryland A community is in mourning after a beloved mother and dog advocate was killed after being pinned under her car in Frederick County. Grace Demetrius, 47, of Frederick, was found pinned under her vehicle on Tuesday, Aug. 1 in the 6400 block of Towncrest Court West while she was attempting to fix a part in the undercarriage. While she was working, the vehicle backed over her and pinned Demetrius, causing her death, according to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. She was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident by first responders. Her body has since been transported to Baltimore for …

08/03/2023

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Friends Mourn Beloved Family Member Stabbed To Death In Southeast DC

Friends Mourn Beloved Family Member Stabbed To Death In Southeast DC

Friends Mourn Beloved Family Member Stabbed To Death In Southeast DC Friends and family of a beloved man killed in Southeast DC are in mourning after he was stabbed to death over the weekend. Antoine Ealey, 43, of Southeast DC has been identified as the man who was fatally stabbed by 35-year-old Daniel Chapman, who has been charged with murder. The fatal incident was reported at approximately 6:45 a.m. on Saturday July 22 in the 2300 block of L’Enfant Square. Following his death, support and well wishes have poured in for the popular plumber. Past is the past. Love ur father if u have him in ur life, just lost my Big Brother Antoine Ealey yup can't …

08/01/2023

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Major US Army General Killed In Single-Engine Maryland Plane Crash

Major US Army General Killed In Single-Engine Maryland Plane Crash

Major US Army General Killed In Single-Engine Maryland Plane Crash A decorated soldier has been identified as the man killed in this week's plane crash in Harford County. Anthony Potts, 59, who lived at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, crash-landed a single-engine plane at approximately 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25 in the area of the 3600 block of Old Level Road in Havre de Grace. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and no other injuries or serious property damage was reported. He put the plane down in a nearby field to avoid any additional casualties. The plane crash was reported in the 3600 block of Old Level Road in Havre de GraceGoogle Maps street view…

07/27/2023

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Support Swells For 'Shaken, Heartbroken' Family After 21-Year-Old Son Gunned Down In MD

Support Swells For 'Shaken, Heartbroken' Family After 21-Year-Old Son Gunned Down In MD

Support Swells For 'Shaken, Heartbroken' Family After 21-Year-Old Son Gunned Down In MD Members of a tight-knit Maryland community are rallying around the friends and family of a 21-year-old man who was shot and killed in Prince George's County. Cameron Smith was identified on Monday as the person who was gunned down at approximately 1 a.m. on Friday, July 21 in the 13300 block of Edinburgh Lane. The Laurel resident was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders from the Prince George's County Police Department. No shooter has been apprehended. Following the announcement of his death, hundreds of dollars have been raised for the family, which is reeling from Smith's u…

07/25/2023