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Police ID Human Remains Found Dumped In Southeast DC Woods Police ID Human Remains Found Dumped In Southeast DC Woods
Police ID Human Remains Found Dumped In Southeast DC Woods New details have been released by the Metropolitan Police Department after decomposing human remains were found in a wooded area in Southwest DC on Friday. A homicide investigation was launched on Feb. 16 when officers were called to the 4300 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SW when a passerby found the body of 29-year-old Southeast DC resident Leon Powell "in an advanced state of decomposition," officials say. Powell's body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, where it was later determined that he was killed by a gunshot, and his death was ruled a homicide. The inc…

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by Zak Failla
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Police ID Teen Gunned Down Outside Liquor Store, Apartments In Temple Hills Police ID Teen Gunned Down Outside Liquor Store, Apartments In Temple Hills
Police ID Teen Gunned Down Outside Liquor Store, Apartments In Temple Hills A 19-year-old was shot and killed not far from a Temple Hills liquor store and apartment complex late on Thursday afternoon, police say. The Prince George's County Police Department identified DC resident Tyzaiah Gaither as the person who was shot and killed shortly before 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 22 in the 3200 block of Naylor Road. FATAL SHOOTING: Officers responded to the 3200 blk of Naylor Rd at approx. 5:50 pm for a shooting. Once on scene, they located a male in the roadway suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on scene. pic.twitter.com/NRaHy7aJZs — PGPDNEWS (@PGPD…

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by Zak Failla
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Gunman, Accomplice From Seat Pleasant Charged In Fatal Prince George's County Shooting: Police Gunman, Accomplice From Seat Pleasant Charged In Fatal Prince George's County Shooting: Police
Gunman, Accomplice From Seat Pleasant Charged In Fatal Prince George's County Shooting: Police Days after a fatal shooting in Prince George’s County, police say that they’ve arrested two men in connection to the killing of 29-year-old Mynor Galvez Juarez in Capitol Heights. Otoniel Morales, 34, and Edwin Roque Alarcon, 19, both of Seat Pleasant, are facing charges for their alleged roles in the murder of the Hyattsville resident on Friday, June 16. Officers from the department were called at approximately 11:40 p.m. on Friday night to the 900 block of Addison Road South to investigate reports of a man who was unresponsive on the side of the road suffering from gunshot wounds. Juarez…

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by Zak Failla
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Roads Closed Around Naval Observatory For Secret Service Investigation Roads Closed Around Naval Observatory For Secret Service Investigation
Roads Closed Around Naval Observatory For Secret Service Investigation Some roads surrounding the Naval Observatory were temporarily closed on Monday morning to allow Secret Service agents investigate a reported gunshot that was fired in the area. At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Monday, April 17, members of the Secret Service Uniformed Division responded to a reported single gunshot near the intersection of 34th and Massachusetts Avenue NW, feet from the facility. US Secret Service Uniform Division Lt. Paul Mayfair said that “no one was reported to be injured and there is currently no indication that this incident was directed towards any protectees or the Nava…

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by Zak Failla
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$25K Offered After Lanham Teen's Body Found Inside Vehicle $25K Offered After Lanham Teen's Body Found Inside Vehicle
$25K Offered After Lanham Teen's Body Found Inside Vehicle The killer behind the murder of a Lanham teen is still on the run, police say. The Prince George’s County Police Department is actively looking to identify potential suspects responsible for the death of 16-year-old Eduardo Saucedo Olmos. The teen was found fatally shot in the 6400 block of Landover Road in Cheverly around 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 30. Olmos was found inside a vehicle with an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead on the scene. Police are offering a $25,000 reward for information about this murder. There are currently no known suspects or motives for the crime.

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by Annie DeVoe
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Maryland State Police Searching For Shooting Suspect Months After 2022 Murder Maryland State Police Searching For Shooting Suspect Months After 2022 Murder
Maryland State Police Searching For Shooting Suspect Months After 2022 Murder Maryland State Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a man wanted for the murder of 23-year-old Craig Polk, Jr. last year. In February 2022, Polk was reported missing, and human remains that were found in May that year on the edge of a field near Rockawalkin Road in Salisbury ultimately were identified as the missing man’s body. Deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office were the first to arrive at the scene before the investigation was taken over by the Maryland State Police Department, which issued an alert on Monday, March 20 as the…

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by Zak Failla
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Employment Dispute Leads To Murder Of DC Man In Temple Hills, Police Say Employment Dispute Leads To Murder Of DC Man In Temple Hills, Police Say
Employment Dispute Leads To Murder Of DC Man In Temple Hills, Police Say Police have arrested a suspect accused of killing a Washington, DC man in Temple Hills last month, authorities announced. Omar Delonte Smith, 27, is believed to have fatally shot Eugene Smith, 31, in the 3100 block of Branch Avenue in the late night hours of Thursday, Feb. 23, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Investigators say officers found Eugene Smith laying outside of a business in the 3100 block of Branch Avenue, suffering from a gunshot wound.  He was pronounced dead at the scene. Now they believe they have a motive behind the murder. Omar Smith is be…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Murder Suspect Found Killed One Year After Reportedly Committing DC Double Homicide Murder Suspect Found Killed One Year After Reportedly Committing DC Double Homicide
Murder Suspect Found Killed One Year After Reportedly Committing DC Double Homicide A man who was charged with murder twice last year has been killed, authorities say. The body of Raymond Khalil Jones, 28, was found shortly before 10 p.m. in the 4600 block of Dallas Place Friday, March 3, according to Prince George's County Police. Officers located Jones after responding to reports of a shooting in the area and pronounced him dead at the scene with apparent gunshot wounds. In May 2022, Jones was charged with the double homicide of Antoine Jenkins, 22, and Antwan Brown, 62. Jones was accused of killing the pair on March 14, 2022 in the 700 block of 13th Street, SE in Wash…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Man Murdered Inside Baltimore Home Man Murdered Inside Baltimore Home
Man Murdered Inside Baltimore Home A man is dead after being shot inside of a home in Baltimore, authorities say. Officers found the 32-year-old victim inside of the home located in the 3400 block of Saint Ambrose Avenue suffering from gunshot wounds around 9 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 8, according to Baltimore police. Medics responded to the location and pronounced the victim dead on the scene. Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.

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by Annie DeVoe
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Man Left For Dead After Being Shot Multiple Times In Baltimore Man Left For Dead After Being Shot Multiple Times In Baltimore
Man Left For Dead After Being Shot Multiple Times In Baltimore Police are investigating a murder in Baltimore after a man was shot in the Eastern District, authorities say. Officers were able to locate the 36-year-old victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds around 7 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, in the 5000 block of East Monument Street, according to Baltimore police. Medics rushed the victim to a nearby hospital where he later died. Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Fatal Crash Victim Who Was Shot Multiple Times In Maryland ID'd: Police Fatal Crash Victim Who Was Shot Multiple Times In Maryland ID'd: Police
Fatal Crash Victim Who Was Shot Multiple Times In Maryland ID'd: Police Police have identified a man who died at the hospital after being shot and crashing his vehicle through a busy intersection over the weekend. Antonio Warrington, 43, was shot repeatedly on Sunday, Nov. 13 by an unknown shooter, causing him to crash and leaving him listed in critical condition until he reportedly died, officials announced. Shortly after 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, officers from the Baltimore City Police Department responded to a Shot Spotter alert in the 1700 block of North Carey Street, officials said. A short time later, officers then received a call and were dispatched to a rep…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police ID 22-Year-Old Man Found Murdered In Maryland Housing Complex Police ID 22-Year-Old Man Found Murdered In Maryland Housing Complex
Police ID 22-Year-Old Man Found Murdered In Maryland Housing Complex Police investigators in Baltimore have identified the 22-year-old man who was gunned down in Landsdowne on Rosh Hashanah late last month. Maliq L. Hilton was found by Baltimore County Police Department homicide detectives at approximately 11:18 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 26 suffering from a gunshot wound in the unit block of Birdsnest Court, according to police. Upon arrival at the scene, detectives from the Wilkens precinct rendered aid to Hilton, who was transported to an area hospital and later pronounced dead. The circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting remain under investigation. No s…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
DC Police Release Video Footage Of Homicide Suspect DC Police Release Video Footage Of Homicide Suspect
DC Police Release Video Footage Of Homicide Suspect D.C. police released surveillance footage of the suspect in a an investigation into a recent homicide, officials said. Just after 4 a.m. on September 11, police arrived at the scene in the 700 block of T Street after they received reports of gunshot sounds, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Officers found 50-year-old Stephon Jenkins suffering from gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at he scene, authorities said. Police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who has information on the suspect's identity and his vehicle, law enforcement said.  Anyon…

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
Suspect At Large After Shooting At Maryland Skate Park Leaves One In Critical Condition: Police Suspect At Large After Shooting At Maryland Skate Park Leaves One In Critical Condition: Police
Suspect At Large After Shooting At Maryland Skate Park Leaves One In Critical Condition: Police A midday shooting at a Maryland skate park left one hospitalized in critical condition in Frederick County, according to police. Members of the Frederick Police Department responded to the Hill Street Skate Park in Frederick City shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28, where there was a reported shooting, investigators said. Upon arrival, officials said that officers located an adult man with a confirmed gunshot wound. He was treated at the scene and transported to an area trauma center where he was listed in critical condition, the department said on Monday, Aug. 29. “Through the pr…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Murder Suspect At Large After Early Morning Maryland Shooting: Police Murder Suspect At Large After Early Morning Maryland Shooting: Police
Murder Suspect At Large After Early Morning Maryland Shooting: Police One is dead following an early morning Baltimore murder, authorities announced. Officers from the Baltimore Police Department responded shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20 to the 500 block of Bentalou Street after being advised of a shot spotter alert. Upon arrival, officers identified a man - whose name has not been released - lying in an alley near the 2300 block of Ashton Street unresponsive with at least one gunshot wound, according to a spokesperson for the department. The victim was transported to Shock Trauma, where he was pronounced dead after a short time, officials said…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Struck In Morning Baltimore Shooting Listed In Serious Condition Man Struck In Morning Baltimore Shooting Listed In Serious Condition
Man Struck In Morning Baltimore Shooting Listed In Serious Condition A man is in serious condition after being shot during a morning attack in Baltimore, authorities say. The 46-year-old victim - whose name has not been released - was found suffering from an apparent gunshot wound in the 600 block of North Luzerne Street around 9:45 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 3, according to Baltimore police. Initial investigation revealed that the man was shot on East Monument at North Rose Street by an unidentified suspect, police said. The victim was rushed to the hospital for treatment of his injuries. His condition was not immediately available early on Wednesday afternoon…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Baltimore Victim Shot In Leg Walks Himself To Hospital: Police Baltimore Victim Shot In Leg Walks Himself To Hospital: Police
Baltimore Victim Shot In Leg Walks Himself To Hospital: Police A man with a gunshot wound to the thigh walked himself in to a Baltimore hospital, officials say. The 31-year-old victim sought treatment at the hospital shortly before 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 19, according to the Baltimore Police Department. The victim stated he was shot in the 100 block of South Broadway Street but officers were unable to locate a crime scene upon investigation. Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call detectives at 410-396-2422 or call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Woman Checks Herself Into Hospital After Being Shot While Driving On Baltimore Street Woman Checks Herself Into Hospital After Being Shot While Driving On Baltimore Street
Woman Checks Herself Into Hospital After Being Shot While Driving On Baltimore Street A woman who was shot while driving in Baltimore was able to take herself to the hospital for treatment, authorities say.  Officers were called to the hospital shortly after 12:30 p.m., Monday, July 11 after receiving reports of a 30-year-old walk-in gunshot victim, according to Baltimore police. Officials did not disclose which hospital the woman was treated for the gunshot wound. The victim was allegedly driving in the 3700 block of Oakfield Avenue when she heard a gunshot, and realized she had been hit. The victim sustained non life-threatening injuries in the incident. Detectives…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Teen Finally Nabbed By Baltimore Police For Attempting To Kill A Man Last April Teen Finally Nabbed By Baltimore Police For Attempting To Kill A Man Last April
Teen Finally Nabbed By Baltimore Police For Attempting To Kill A Man Last April A teenage boy has finally been caught in connection to a shooting in Baltimore last April, authorities say. Michael Simms, 18, was arrested Tuesday, July 5 on the 800 block of Glade Court after allegedly shooting a 27-year-old man on April 23, according to Baltimore Police. Simms allegedly shot the victim after an argument around 4:16 a.m., on the 4100 block of 6th Street. Police arrived at the scene that April morning to find the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the right arm, and transported him to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Simms has been charg…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Man Shot Dead Early Saturday In Baltimore Man Shot Dead Early Saturday In Baltimore
Man Shot Dead Early Saturday In Baltimore A man was shot and killed early Saturday, June 18 in Baltimore. Police responding to the 2700 block of Maryland Avenue found the 35-year-old victim suffering a gunshot wound around 7:05 a.m., city police said. Medics responded to the scene and pronounced the victim dead at the location. Homicide detectives are investigating this incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact investigators at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Older Baltimore Man Shot Dead In Car: Police Older Baltimore Man Shot Dead In Car: Police
Older Baltimore Man Shot Dead In Car: Police A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found shot in a vehicle in Baltimore, authorities say. Officers found an unresponsive 59-year-old man with apparent gunshot wounds inside of a vehicle on the unit block of North Catherine Street around 12:29 a.m., Thursday, May 26, Baltimore Police say. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.  Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Man Shot In Groin Checks Himself Into Baltimore Hospital — Five Days Later Man Shot In Groin Checks Himself Into Baltimore Hospital — Five Days Later
Man Shot In Groin Checks Himself Into Baltimore Hospital — Five Days Later A man with gunshot wounds to the groin checked himself into a Baltimore hospital, five days after the shooting, authorities say. The 33-year-old victim was shot near Longwood/Reyner Avenue over the weekend, and requested help for groin pain from the hospital on Thursday, May 19 shortly before 1 p.m., Baltimore police said. Detectives arrived at the scene and took over the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Western District Shooting detectives at 410-396-2477. Those who wish to remain anonymous can utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip-line at 1-866-7LOCK-UP. You can …

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Baltimore Shooting Victim Seriously Injured: Police Baltimore Shooting Victim Seriously Injured: Police
Baltimore Shooting Victim Seriously Injured: Police A victim remains in serious condition after being shot in the Southern District, authorities say. The victim was transported to a hospital for apparent gunshot wounds after reports of a shooting on the 100 block of South Carrollton Avenue around 9:10 a.m., Thursday, May 12, according to the Baltimore Police Department.  Anyone with information is urged to contact detectives at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
BF Who Shot GF Wanted For Attempted Murder In Baltimore: Police BF Who Shot GF Wanted For Attempted Murder In Baltimore: Police
BF Who Shot GF Wanted For Attempted Murder In Baltimore: Police A man who shot his girlfriend last March is wanted by police for attempted murder, authorities say. Police are looking for Samal Chavis, 28, after a female gunshot victim, 36, drove herself to the police station seeking help for being shot by her boyfriend on the 2900 block of Stafford Road on the evening of March 21, according to the Baltimore Police Department. The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment and a warrant was obtained for Chavis. Police have been looking to locate Chavis near the 3800 block of The Alameda, say police. Anyone who has seen and or knows of Chavis' wh…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Human Remains Found In Maryland Spark Homicide Investigation: Police Human Remains Found In Maryland Spark Homicide Investigation: Police
Human Remains Found In Maryland Spark Homicide Investigation: Police Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal shooting following the discovery of the remains of a man who was last seen on Feb. 25, in Wicomico County, authorities say. The body of Craig Polk Jr., 23, of Salisbury was discovered on the edge of a field near Rockawalkin Road in Salisbury, around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, according to MDSP.  His death was ruled a homicide after medical examiners in Baltimore determined he was killed by a gunshot, said Maryland State Police. No suspects have been arrested at this time. Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact Maryland St…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
17-Year-Old In Serious Condition In Eastern Baltimore Shooting: Police 17-Year-Old In Serious Condition In Eastern Baltimore Shooting: Police
17-Year-Old In Serious Condition In Eastern Baltimore Shooting: Police A 17-year-old boy is in serious condition after being shot in eastern Baltimore, authorities said.  Police responded for a shot spotter alert in the 1200 block of Greenmount Avenue just after 4 p.m. on Friday, April 29, Baltimore Police said.  The teenager was found suffering from a gunshot wound to his abdomen and was taken to a local hospital for treatment, police said.  Police have since released images of the suspect shooter and are offering anyone with information a reward of up to $4,000.  April 29th, 2022 at 3:34pm there was a shooting in the 1200 block of Greenmount Avenue. D…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Woman Found Shot Dead Inside Car In Northern Baltimore: Police Woman Found Shot Dead Inside Car In Northern Baltimore: Police
Woman Found Shot Dead Inside Car In Northern Baltimore: Police A woman was found shot dead inside a parked car in northern Baltimore, authorities said.  Police responded to a shooting in the 4100 block of Elkader Avenue around 5:21 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, Baltimore Police said.  Upon arrival, they found an unknown adult female suffering from a gunshot wound inside the car. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators believed she had been dead for a while, police added.  The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (410) 396-2100 or call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7lockup.

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Baltimore Man, 20, Arrested For Shooting Another Man In The Hand: Police Baltimore Man, 20, Arrested For Shooting Another Man In The Hand: Police
Baltimore Man, 20, Arrested For Shooting Another Man In The Hand: Police A 20-year-old Baltimore man was arrested in connection with a shooting that happened last month, authorities said. Amir Hall is being held without bail after being charged with attempted first-degree murder on April 12, Baltimore Police said.  Police responded to a reported shooting at a business in on Reisterstown Road around 8:14 p.m. on March 22, police said. Upon arrival, officers found a 22-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to his hand. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment, police said.  Investigators were later able to identify Hall as a suspect. They a…

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by David Cifarelli
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Support Surges In Memory Of NJ Native, Towson Student Seeking Stardom Support Surges In Memory Of NJ Native, Towson Student Seeking Stardom
Support Surges In Memory Of NJ Native, Towson Student Seeking Stardom Support is surging for the family of a 23-year-old Towson University student and New Jersey native seeking stardom who was shot to death off-campus last week. Ikemefuna Justin Eguh, an East Orange, New Jersey native, was found by police with a gunshot wound in the unit block of West Susquehanna Avenue around 2 a.m. on Jan. 11, authorities said. Known by his peers as Justin, Eguh was enrolled as a senior last semester majoring in exercise science. Friends say he was working toward being a star and creating a music career.  Those who knew him created a GoFundMe to raise money for Eguh's fun…

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by Joe Gomez
Police & Fire
Double Shooting Reported In Baltimore: Police Double Shooting Reported In Baltimore: Police
Double Shooting Reported In Baltimore: Police Two people were shot in broad daylight Tuesday in Baltimore, according to police.  At around 11 a.m. a 26-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound to the chest in the alley of the 2300 block of Druid Hill Avenue, according to the Baltimore Police Department. He was transported to a nearby hospital and is in stable condition. Shortly after police found a 26-year-old man was shot in the thigh in the 2300 block of McCulloh Street.   He was also transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police are investigating the shootings, it's unclear at this time i…

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by Joe Gomez