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Gas Station Dispute Leaves One Dead In Baltimore, Police Say Gas Station Dispute Leaves One Dead In Baltimore, Police Say
Gas Station Dispute Leaves One Dead In Baltimore, Police Say One person was killed in a midday shooting at a Baltimore gas station on Thursday afternoon, officials announced. Shortly after 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29, members of the Baltimore Police Department’s Central District responded to the Exxon station at the intersection of Mulberry Street and North Green Street to investigate the latest reported shooting in the city. Upon arrival, officers located a man - whose name or age has not been released - suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center by paramedics and later pronounced dea…

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by Zak Failla
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Three Murdered, Teen Shot Hours After Christmas, Baltimore Police Say Three Murdered, Teen Shot Hours After Christmas, Baltimore Police Say
Three Murdered, Teen Shot Hours After Christmas, Baltimore Police Say Baltimore police are investigating at three murders and the shooting of a young teenage boy that occurred just hours after Christmas Day, authorities say. Northwest District patrol officers responded to the 3800 block of West Belvedere Avenue to Investigate a reported shooting, according to Baltimore police. Police then located a 51-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the back. The victim was rushed to an area hospital and succumbed to his injuries a short time later. A short time later around 5 p.m., police rushed to the Mondawmin Mall MTA Metro Station for reports of a…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Rifle-Wielding Shooter Sentenced For 'Disturbing' 2019 Maryland Murder: State's Attorney Rifle-Wielding Shooter Sentenced For 'Disturbing' 2019 Maryland Murder: State's Attorney
Rifle-Wielding Shooter Sentenced For 'Disturbing' 2019 Maryland Murder: State's Attorney A Maryland man is facing life in prison for his role in the violent murder of a man in Howard County after a physical altercation went sideways, the state’s attorney’s office announced. Franck Herman Ngande, 25, was convicted on murder and other charges, Howard County State’s Attorney Rich Gibson announced on Tuesday, Oct. 25, for his role in the death of Columbia resident Taiwan Dashon Dorsey in 2019. Prosecutors said that shortly before 1:30 p.m. on July 20, 2019, Howard County Police officers responded to the 12000 block of Little Patuxent Parkway for a report of a shooting. Upon arriv…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman Walking Dog Hospitalized In Hit-Run Crash In Maryland, State Police Say Woman Walking Dog Hospitalized In Hit-Run Crash In Maryland, State Police Say
Woman Walking Dog Hospitalized In Hit-Run Crash In Maryland, State Police Say A hit-and-run driver was tracked down by Maryland State Police investigators overnight after striking and hospitalizing a woman walking her dog, authorities announced. In Worcester County, Berlin resident Terri Wattay, 59, was taking her dog for a stroll on Thursday, Oct. 6 when she was struck by a truck in the 11000 block of Grays Corner Road in her hometown. Wattay was transported by paramedics to Atlantic General Hospital and later transferred to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center. Her condition was not immediately available on Friday, Oct. 7. The dog was uninjured. Acco…

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by Zak Failla
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One Dead, One Hospitalized With 'Serious Injuries' In One-Car Maryland Crash One Dead, One Hospitalized With 'Serious Injuries' In One-Car Maryland Crash
One Dead, One Hospitalized With 'Serious Injuries' In One-Car Maryland Crash A 62-year-old Carroll County driver was killed and a second man was hospitalized with "serious injuries" in a one-car crash in Howard County, police said. New Windsor resident Samuel Wayne Bowman, Jr. was driving his 2001 Honda Accord east on Frederick Road near the intersection of Daisy Road shortly before 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7 when he lost control and struck a tree in Woodbine. Bowman was pronounced dead at the scene, police said, and his adult male passenger was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center with serious injuries.  The passenger’s condition…

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by Zak Failla
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Suspected Killer Charged Following Baltimore Murder Suspected Killer Charged Following Baltimore Murder
Suspected Killer Charged Following Baltimore Murder A 25-year-old man suspect has been arrested in connection to a murder in Baltimore earlier this month, authorities say. An arrest warrant was issued for Kamar Damonte Williams, 25, on Friday, Aug. 26 after investigators linked him to the murder of Delaney Simmons, 38, on Saturday, Aug. 20, according to Baltimore police. Police responded to the shooting in the 500 block of Bentlaou Street just after 12:30 a.m., where they found Simmons lying in an alleyway adjacent to the 2300 block of Ashton Street. Simmons was found unresponsive with gunshot wounds and was rushed to the University of Mary…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Reward Offered Amid Investigation Into Maryland Murder: Sheriff Reward Offered Amid Investigation Into Maryland Murder: Sheriff
Reward Offered Amid Investigation Into Maryland Murder: Sheriff If you saw something, police in Maryland are asking you to say something. A reward has been offered for information that leads to the arrest and prosecution of a suspect wanted in connection to a fatal shooting that left local resident Charles Pugh dead in Harford County. At approximately 10:10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19, members of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office were called to the 1700 block of Crimson Tree Way in Edgewood, where there was a reported shooting, officials said. Upon arrival, they located Pugh, who had been struck by at least one gunshot wound, according to the sheriff’s…

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by Zak Failla
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Baltimore Man Charged With Early Morning Maryland Murder: Police Baltimore Man Charged With Early Morning Maryland Murder: Police
Baltimore Man Charged With Early Morning Maryland Murder: Police A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a Baltimore shooting earlier this summer, authorities say. Antonio Purisima is accused of shooting Kevin Moody, 21, multiple times in the 2200 block of Ashton Street around 6 a.m., Wednesday, June 15, according to Baltimore Police. Moody was rushed to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center where he was pronounced dead.  Investigation eventually identified Purisima as a suspect in the crime. He has been charged with first-degree murder. Antonio Purisima is currently being held at the Baltimore City Central Booking Intake Fac…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Baltimore Killer Surrenders Himself, Charged With First-Degree Murder Baltimore Killer Surrenders Himself, Charged With First-Degree Murder
Baltimore Killer Surrenders Himself, Charged With First-Degree Murder An accused killer is in custody after surrendering himself to Baltimore police, authorities say. Daquan Gilliard, 24, surrendered himself to investigators on Monday, Aug. 15 in connection to the murder of Travon Johnson, 27, according to Baltimore police. Johnson was shot multiple times in the 2400 block of Kermit Court on Monday, Aug. 1, according to Baltimore police. Johnson was rushed to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center and was pronounced dead a short time later. Gilliard was arrested after his surrender and formally charged with first-degree murder. 

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by Annie DeVoe
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Police ID 12-Year-Old Driver Killed, Passenger Hurt In Maryland Crash Police ID 12-Year-Old Driver Killed, Passenger Hurt In Maryland Crash
Police ID 12-Year-Old Driver Killed, Passenger Hurt In Maryland Crash Police have identified the 12-year-old driver killed and her adult male passenger hurt in a Maryland crash over the weekend. Josseline Molina-Rivas was behind the wheel of a 2017 Toyota Corolla heading southbound on Broken Land Parkway, in Columbia Sunday, July 24, Howard County Police said. Josseline left the roadway and struck a tree just south of Cradlerock Way around 2:08 a.m., they said. She was pronounced dead at the scene while her 36-year-old passenger, Mario Arturo-Artiga, was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center where he remains in serious c…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Maryland Trio Busted For Attempted Murder In Playstation Purchase Gone Bad: State Police Maryland Trio Busted For Attempted Murder In Playstation Purchase Gone Bad: State Police
Maryland Trio Busted For Attempted Murder In Playstation Purchase Gone Bad: State Police Three suspects were apprehended in Maryland after a planned deal to purchase a Playstation went awry and a 26-year-old wound up with serious injuries during an alleged assault, authorities said. Pottsville's Kimberly Renee Worley, 31, and Salisbury residents Avontae Curtis Fortt, 27, and Laquan Frederick Cannon, 31, arrived at the Layes Landing Road home in Newark to purchase the video game system from the victim the night of Monday, July 11, Maryland State Police said. During the exchange, Fortt struck the victim in the back of the head with a pistol while also firing several rounds from t…

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by Zak Failla
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Maryland Man Sentenced For Gang-Related Murder Involving Teen Maryland Man Sentenced For Gang-Related Murder Involving Teen
Maryland Man Sentenced For Gang-Related Murder Involving Teen A 21-year-old Maryland street gang member will spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted of shooting a teen in the back and killing him on Independence Day. Edgewood resident Rahzar Meyers was sentenced on Friday, June 10 to life in prison with an additional 45 years which will all be served in the Division of Corrections after being found guilty of murder, gang, and weapon charges. Harford County State’s Attorney Albert Peisinger, Jr. said that shortly before 12:20 a.m. on July 4, 2019, sheriff’s deputies responded to Eloise Lane in Edgewood, where Khalil Johnson, then 15,…

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by Zak Failla