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Off-Duty Sheriff's Deputy Killed In Maryland Bar Shooting Off-Duty Sheriff's Deputy Killed In Maryland Bar Shooting
Off-Duty Sheriff's Deputy Killed In Maryland Bar Shooting Communities are reeling after an off-duty Howard County Sheriff's deputy was shot and killed in Baltimore on Friday morning. Deputy Ryan Demby was in a bar shortly after midnight when an argument broke out between patrons, during which, one person pulled out a gun and began firing, striking him several times. Investigators believe a verbal argument happened before the shooting. UPDATE: Shooting / Homicide in South Baltimore - 1100 block of S Charles St pic.twitter.com/iw1LRGAtZH — Eric Costello (@CouncilmanETC) September 29, 2023 Upon arrival at the bar in the 1100 block of South Char…

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by Zak Failla
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Roofer Electrocuted In Work Accident In Maryland Remembered As 'Gentle Giant' Roofer Electrocuted In Work Accident In Maryland Remembered As 'Gentle Giant'
Roofer Electrocuted In Work Accident In Maryland Remembered As 'Gentle Giant' A Maryland family is mourning a soft-spoken gregarious giant who was killed in an unexpected accident while working a job he loved. On Friday, Sept. 22, family members say that Christopher Glasco went to work as a roofer when an inconceivable tragedy happened, sending his loved ones scrambling to give him a proper sendoff.  According to his family, Glasco was getting a ladder out when it struck a power line, electrocuting him, and he was pronounced dead after paramedics were unable to revive him. "Chris was not just a brother; he was a son, a friend, and a hardworking roofer who touch…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Whose 'Life Was Just About To Begin' In Maryland Remembered For Good Heart, Optimism Man Whose 'Life Was Just About To Begin' In Maryland Remembered For Good Heart, Optimism
Man Whose 'Life Was Just About To Begin' In Maryland Remembered For Good Heart, Optimism The 18-year-old killed by a possibly drunk driver while riding on a moped with his wife in Maryland was soon to begin a new life, according to his family. Evan Alexander Cain was riding his moped with 20-year-old Dystanei Nicole Cain when they were clipped by an allegedly drunk driver in a Ford F-250 on Route 40 in Hagerstown in early September, causing a fiery crash. Both Cain and his wife were pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. According to Cain’s mother, he was about to start a new job at FedEx, recently received his government ID, and was about to start studying for his…

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by Zak Failla
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Community Rallies To Send Beloved Maryland Teacher's Body Back To Paraguay Community Rallies To Send Beloved Maryland Teacher's Body Back To Paraguay
Community Rallies To Send Beloved Maryland Teacher's Body Back To Paraguay Rosa María Benítez-Ozuna was a mother-like figure to both her children and students before she was shot and killed in a fateful triple shooting in Montgomery County, loved ones say. In early September, Benítez-Ozuna was among three victims who were targeted and shot by Layhill resident Manuel Alejandro Ayala inside the home they shared, and now the community is rallying to support her family. Benítez-Ozuna, who was 65 years old, emigrated to the country from her hometown of Asuncion-Paraguay, and became “an exceptional teacher who touched the lives of many children and families,” Ociel Vega…

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by Zak Failla
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Maryland International Raceway Mourns Dad Of 5 AJ Douglas Killed In Hit-Run Crash Maryland International Raceway Mourns Dad Of 5 AJ Douglas Killed In Hit-Run Crash
Maryland International Raceway Mourns Dad Of 5 AJ Douglas Killed In Hit-Run Crash Hearts were breaking in Prince George's County following a hit-and-run crash that left a father of five dead. Adam Emmanuel Douglas, who was known as AJ by loved ones, died Monday, Sept. 11, was walking on the 14700 block of Livingston Road when he was struck by a truck around 11 p.m. in Accokeek, county police said. Adam Douglas Jr Facebook and his children.Maryland International Raceway AJ, 24, of Clinton, was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the striking vehicle did not remain on the scene.  According to FOX5, AJ leaves behind five children and his f…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Veteran Police Sergeant Dies Unexpectedly At Home After 30 Years Of Service In Maryland Veteran Police Sergeant Dies Unexpectedly At Home After 30 Years Of Service In Maryland
Veteran Police Sergeant Dies Unexpectedly At Home After 30 Years Of Service In Maryland A veteran police officer with the Montgomery County Department of Police died unexpectedly, the agency announced. Police Sgt. Gregory Jordan passed away on Saturday, Sept. 9 in his home after serving the county for 30 years. At the time of his death, Jordan was assigned to the 3rd District and worked in the White Oak neighborhood. Jordan joined the department in 1992, where he was assigned to the Major Crimes Division before his promotion to the rank of sergeant in 2013, where he has served since. “This is an incredible loss for our department, the Montgomery County community, and all wh…

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by Zak Failla
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'Sweet And Goofy': Crash That Killed Baltimore Bicyclist Aimee Whiteford Shatters Community 'Sweet And Goofy': Crash That Killed Baltimore Bicyclist Aimee Whiteford Shatters Community
'Sweet And Goofy': Crash That Killed Baltimore Bicyclist Aimee Whiteford Shatters Community Police in Baltimore County are seeking the public’s help as they try to track down a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a beloved bicyclist before speeding away. Aimee Whiteford, 46, was biking over the weekend when she attempted to cross Rossville Boulevard near Franklin Square Drive and she was struck by a driver who was traveling in the opposite direction along the roadway. Whiteford, a mom of two, was hit by the driver, who did not remain at the scene and remains at large. No information about a suspect or vehicle has been released by police investigators. The crash remains under…

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by Zak Failla
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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…

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by Zak Failla
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Maryland Native Killed In Head-On Crash Into Tractor-Trailer, PA Police Maryland Native Killed In Head-On Crash Into Tractor-Trailer, PA Police
Maryland Native Killed In Head-On Crash Into Tractor-Trailer, PA Police A 69-year-old grandpa died at the scene of a head-on crash on Monday, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Aug. 24, 2023. Ernest Bowens of Shippensburg was driving a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder south on the 9000 block of Olde Scotland Road in Southampton Township when he crossed over the double yellow line for an unknown reason, state police explained in a release.  He struck Binod Kuwar, 30, of Shippensburg 2009 Navistar at 7:40 p.m.— the force of the impact caused the Nissan to catch fire, troopers detailed.  Binod was taken to Chambersburg Hospital for a medical evaluation, and the roadwa…

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by Jillian Pikora
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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…

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by Zak Failla
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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 …

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by Sam Barron
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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…

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by Jillian Pikora