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Ivy Leaguer From Prominent Maryland Family Officially Charged With CEO's Murder Ivy Leaguer From Prominent Maryland Family Officially Charged With CEO's Murder
Ivy Leaguer From Prominent Maryland Family Officially Charged With CEO's Murder An Ivy League-educated high school valedictorian from a privileged, politically connected family has been charged with the execution-style murder of the CEO of one of the nation's largest healthcare providers after a days-long manhunt. Click here for a new, updated story - CEO Murder: Whiz Kid Suspect May Have Spiraled After Traumatic Back Surgery New York prosecutors have formally charged 26-year-old Luigi Nicholas Mangione, a native of Towson, Maryland, with the fatal shooting of United Healthcare executive Brian Thompson.  The incident occurred outside the New York Hilton in midt…
Investigators ID District Men Killed In Double Fatal Maryland Parking Lot Shooting Investigators ID District Men Killed In Double Fatal Maryland Parking Lot Shooting
Investigators ID District Men Killed In Double Fatal Maryland Parking Lot Shooting Prince George’s County Police are investigating a double fatal shooting in District Heights that left two men dead Friday night. Officers responded to the 6200 block of Surrey Square Lane at approximately 9:25 p.m. on Dec. 6, where they found 24-year-old Vernon Bond III and 28-year-old Jonathan Jamal Williams, both of Washington, DC, suffering from gunshot wounds in a parking lot. Both men were pronounced dead shortly after officers arrived, authorities said. According to investigators from the Prince George's County Police Department, Bond and Williams, who were known to each other, excha…
Double Shooting In Maryland Parking Lot County Leaves Two Men Dead, Police Say Double Shooting In Maryland Parking Lot County Leaves Two Men Dead, Police Say
Double Shooting In Maryland Parking Lot County Leaves Two Men Dead, Police Say A quiet Friday evening turned tragic after a double shooting in Prince George’s County left two men dead, police said. Officers responded to the 6200 block of Surrey Square Lane around 9:20 p.m. on Dec. 6, after receiving reports of a shooting. They found two adult males in a parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Both men were transported to a nearby hospital, where they were pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify suspects in the case.  Police are urging anyone wi…
Unmasked: Face Of Suspect In Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan Revealed In New Images Unmasked: Face Of Suspect In Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan Revealed In New Images
Unmasked: Face Of Suspect In Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan Revealed In New Images Brand-new photos have been released showing the face of a suspect who police say was lying in wait before the brazen targeted killing of the CEO of one of the nation's largest healthcare companies in midtown Manhattan. Click here for a new, updated story: New Images Show Suspect Fleeing In Cab After Brazen Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan The NYPD released the images late Thursday morning, Dec. 5, just over 24 hours after the homicide.  These are the first photos showing the suspect's face. The department released earlier images of the man wearing a mask. The new imag…
New Photos, Video Show Brazen Targeted Killing Of UnitedHealthcare CEO In Manhattan New Photos, Video Show Brazen Targeted Killing Of UnitedHealthcare CEO In Manhattan
New Photos, Video Show Brazen Targeted Killing Of UnitedHealthcare CEO In Manhattan Police have released photos of the suspect who was lying in wait before the brazen targeted killing of the CEO of one of the nation's largest healthcare companies in midtown Manhattan. Click here for a new, updated story - Unmasked: New Photos Show Face Of Suspect In Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan The executive, Brian Thompson of UnitedHealthcare, was shot outside the the New York Hilton Midtown at 1335 Sixth Ave. at around 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, the NYPD said. The gunman, wearing a black face mask, a gray backpack, and a dark jacket, approached the victim from behi…
UnitedHealthcare CEO Killed In Apparent Targeted Shooting In Midtown Manhattan: Developing UnitedHealthcare CEO Killed In Apparent Targeted Shooting In Midtown Manhattan: Developing
UnitedHealthcare CEO Killed In Apparent Targeted Shooting In Midtown Manhattan: Developing The CEO of one of the nation's largest healthcare companies was killed in a brazen apparent targeted shooting in midtown Manhattan, according to multiple reports. Click here for a new, updated story: New Photos Show Shooter In Brazen Targeted Killing Of UnitedHealthcare CEO In Manhattan The executive, Brian Thompson of UnitedHealthcare, was shot outside the the New York Hilton Midtown at 1335 Sixth Ave. at around 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, according to The New York Times, citing a police report. The gunman, who was wearing a a black face mask, gray backpack, and cream-colored…
DC Woman Dies Days After Maryland Shooting; Two Suspects Face Charges, Police Say DC Woman Dies Days After Maryland Shooting; Two Suspects Face Charges, Police Say
DC Woman Dies Days After Maryland Shooting; Two Suspects Face Charges, Police Say A District woman who was shot during a dispute in Oxon Hill last week has died of her injuries at the hospital, police said. On Tuesday, Nov. 26, at approximately 2:45 a.m., officers responded to the 6200 block of Oxon Hill Road for a reported shooting, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department.  Upon arrival, officers found 26-year-old Tamara Jones inside a vehicle with a gunshot wound. Jones was transported to a local hospital in critical condition but succumbed to her injuries on Friday, Nov. 29, police said. Detectives determined that Jones was shot during an argu…
Police ID 27-Year-Old Man Found Shot To Death In Maryland Parking Lot On Thanksgiving Police ID 27-Year-Old Man Found Shot To Death In Maryland Parking Lot On Thanksgiving
Police ID 27-Year-Old Man Found Shot To Death In Maryland Parking Lot On Thanksgiving A man was discovered dead in a Lanham parking lot on Thanksgiving morning after being fatally shot, Prince George’s County Police announced. Officers were called to the 7700 block of Annapolis Road around 11:30 a.m. Thursday for a welfare check. Upon arrival, police found 27-year-old Armando Cousins-Stoute, who had no fixed address, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Homicide Unit detectives are working to determine a motive and identify the person or people responsible. Authorities are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to an a…
Maryland Man ID’d By Police As Victim In Fatal Prince George’s County Shooting Maryland Man ID’d By Police As Victim In Fatal Prince George’s County Shooting
Maryland Man ID’d By Police As Victim In Fatal Prince George’s County Shooting Prince George’s County police have identified the victim in a fatal shooting that was reported Tuesday night in the unincorporated area of Laurel. Jerome Stocks, 58, of Laurel, was found suffering from gunshot wounds outside a residence in the 12000 block of Silverbirch Lane around 9:00 p.m. on Nov. 26, police said. Officers responded to a report of a shooting and located Stocks, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives with the Homicide Unit are working to determine a motive and identify any suspects in the case. Anyone with information is asked to contact Homicide Unit detective…
Death At Montgomery County Park Now Being Investigated As Homicide, Police Say Death At Montgomery County Park Now Being Investigated As Homicide, Police Say
Death At Montgomery County Park Now Being Investigated As Homicide, Police Say A September death investigation in a Bladensburg park has taken a grim turn after authorities ruled it a homicide, Prince George’s County Police said Monday. Ricardo Ramos Andrade, 55, of Colmar Manor, was found unresponsive on Sept. 25 at approximately 6:35 a.m. in a park on the 4600 block of Annapolis Road.  Officers from Maryland-National Capital Park Police pronounced him dead at the scene. The case initially began as a death investigation, but on Nov. 22, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed Andrade died from blunt force trauma.  His death has now been classif…
Two Teens Charged As Adults In Deadly Maryland Shooting During Robbery, Police Say Two Teens Charged As Adults In Deadly Maryland Shooting During Robbery, Police Say
Two Teens Charged As Adults In Deadly Maryland Shooting During Robbery, Police Say Three suspects, including two juveniles charged as adults, are in custody after a fatal shooting during a robbery in Greenbelt claimed the life of a 23-year-old Bowie man, police said. Prince George’s County police have arrested 22-year-old Samuel Nnam of Upper Marlboro and two 17-year-old boys in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred during a robbery in Greenbelt on July 29. The victim, 23-year-old Jordan Swan of Bowie, was found with gunshot wounds in the parking lot of an apartment building in the 8500 block of Greenbelt Road at approximately 1:55 p.m., police said.  He w…
Maryland Man Fatally Shot In Garage By Acquaintance, Police Say Maryland Man Fatally Shot In Garage By Acquaintance, Police Say
Maryland Man Fatally Shot In Garage By Acquaintance, Police Say Prince George’s County Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 57-year-old man in a garage on Tuesday morning. Officers responded to the 14200 block of Barenton Drive at approximately 8:55 a.m. on Nov. 19 for reports of a shooting, where they found Joseph Campbell of Upper Marlboro suffering from gunshot wounds inside the garage.  He was pronounced dead at the scene. According to police, the preliminary investigation revealed that Campbell and the man who shot him were known to each other, though the suspect remains at large and has not been charged as of Wednesday afternoon.…
Maryland Man Charged In Fatal Shooting Of 15-Year-Old Stepson Over Chores: Sheriff Maryland Man Charged In Fatal Shooting Of 15-Year-Old Stepson Over Chores: Sheriff
Maryland Man Charged In Fatal Shooting Of 15-Year-Old Stepson Over Chores: Sheriff A Maryland man is accused of fatally shooting his 15-year-old stepson after an argument over household chores escalated to violence in Charles County, officials say. Darshan Eric Williams, 48, was arrested early Monday after officers responded to a shooting at the family’s home in the 6400 block of Huntt Road in La Plata shortly after midnight. Officers found Williams standing outside the residence and took him into custody without incident, according to the sheriff's office. Inside the home, they discovered his teenage stepson, Michael Edward Clemons, unconscious and not breathing. Despit…
Maryland Father Remembered As ‘Genuine Family Man’ After Tragic Apartment Shooting Maryland Father Remembered As ‘Genuine Family Man’ After Tragic Apartment Shooting
Maryland Father Remembered As ‘Genuine Family Man’ After Tragic Apartment Shooting The 30-year-old Suitland father who was found shot to death in an apartment building is being remembered as a "genuine family man" by his loved ones.  Brian Speaks was pronounced dead at the scene late in the afternoon inside an apartment in the 3500 block of Parkway Terrace Drive over the weekend, according to police in Prince George's County. When officers arrived, they found Speaks suffering from gunshot wounds inside the building, and despite their best efforts to provide aid, he was declared dead at the scene, leaving his friends and family reeling and filled with questions. "We …
Maryland Man Fatally Shot In Apparent Targeted Attack Identified By Police Maryland Man Fatally Shot In Apparent Targeted Attack Identified By Police
Maryland Man Fatally Shot In Apparent Targeted Attack Identified By Police A Suitland man was found shot to death inside an apartment building on Friday evening, prompting a homicide investigation by Prince George’s County Police detectives. Brian Speaks, 30, was pronounced dead at the scene after officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 3500 block of Parkway Terrace Drive at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Nov. 15, police said. When officers arrived, they discovered Speaks suffering from gunshot wounds inside the building. Despite efforts to provide aid, he was declared deceased. Detectives with the Homicide Unit are working to determine a motive and identi…
Police ID District Man Shot, Killed During Event At Maryland Park Police ID District Man Shot, Killed During Event At Maryland Park
Police ID District Man Shot, Killed During Event At Maryland Park A suspect is at large days after a District man was shot and killed near a Maryland park over the weekend, police say. The Prince George's County Police Department is seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to identify and locate a shooter wanted in connection to the death of Morris "JuJu" Haskins, Jr. on Friday afternoon. Officers were called shortly before 6 p.m. on Nov. 8 to a park in the 7700 block of Walker Mill Road, where there was a reported shooting in the area with one victim down. Haskins was found outside suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to an area hospital…
Manhunt Continues For Murder Suspect Wanted In Connection To May Slaying In Maryland: Police Manhunt Continues For Murder Suspect Wanted In Connection To May Slaying In Maryland: Police
Manhunt Continues For Murder Suspect Wanted In Connection To May Slaying In Maryland: Police Seen him?  The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Fausto Galeano-Soriano, a 44-year-old man from Riverdale, who is wanted in connection with a brutal homicide that took place earlier this year.  The incident, which left 53-year-old Angel Martinez dead, occurred on May 5, and despite months of investigation, Galeano-Soriano remains at large. According to investigators, officers responded to a distress call on May 5 regarding an unresponsive man lying on Riverdale Road, a busy stretch that runs through several residential …
Hammer-Wielding Man Shot By Motorcyclist During Maryland Road Rage Incident: Police Hammer-Wielding Man Shot By Motorcyclist During Maryland Road Rage Incident: Police
Hammer-Wielding Man Shot By Motorcyclist During Maryland Road Rage Incident: Police An erratic driver who targeted a 22-year-old motorcyclist is dead after being shot on the side of the road during a bout of road rage in Anne Arundel County, police say. Glen Burnie resident Scott David Guhse, 51, has been identified by investigators as the driver who was killed overnight after allegedly driving recklessly and nearly running the motorcyclist off the road.  According to the Anne Arundel County Police Department, officers were called at around 8:20 p.m. on Nov. 7 to the area of East Furnace Branch Road and Margate Drive in Glen Burnie to investigate a reported shooting w…
State Police ID Driver Wanted After Two Killed In Early Morning Maryland Incident (UPDATED) State Police ID Driver Wanted After Two Killed In Early Morning Maryland Incident (UPDATED)
State Police ID Driver Wanted After Two Killed In Early Morning Maryland Incident (Updated) Nearly a week after a fatal shooting that claimed the life of two and left two others with serious injuries in Cecil County, Maryland State Police have released new details as their search for a suspect continues. Delaware natives Tamir Rasheek Davis and Darius Anthony Blalock, both 26, have been identified by police as the two who were killed in a shooting over the weekend. Two others were hospitalized following the shooting shortly after 6 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2.  On Thursday, Nov. 7, state police issued a new update as they attempt to locate the driver, 24-year-old Jose Luis…
Man Accused Of Killing Roommate, Leaving Body Behind Bus Stop In Montgomery County: Police Man Accused Of Killing Roommate, Leaving Body Behind Bus Stop In Montgomery County: Police
Man Accused Of Killing Roommate, Leaving Body Behind Bus Stop In Montgomery County: Police Two weeks after 19-year-old Diego Edilberto Borja-Cardona was found suffering from traumatic injuries behind a Montgomery County bus stop, his roommate has been arrested for his murder, police say. Silver Spring resident Abraham Luna Perez, 26, has been arrested in connection to Borja-Cardona's death late last month after his death was ruled a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore. Shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police were called to the 9300 block of Piney Branch Road, where they found Borja-Ca…
Medical Examiner IDs Manner Of Death After Human Remains Found In Maryland Medical Examiner IDs Manner Of Death After Human Remains Found In Maryland
Medical Examiner IDs Manner Of Death After Human Remains Found In Maryland Police in Baltimore are seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to identify human remains found decomposing more than a year ago. Late in the afternoon of Sept. 5, 2023, officers were called to the back of the 800 block of North Fremont Avenue to probe reports of a dead body that was found in the area. Upon arrival, members of the Baltimore Police Department found the unidentified remains of a person who "appeared to have been (there) for some time."  The body was then transported to the Medical Examiner's Office, where it was determined that the manner of death was a homicide…
Montgomery County Woman Who Called 911 Charged With Mother's Murder: Police Montgomery County Woman Who Called 911 Charged With Mother's Murder: Police
Montgomery County Woman Who Called 911 Charged With Mother's Murder: Police A 63-year-old woman is dead and her daughter is in custody for her murder after she called it in to the Montgomery County Department of Police on Monday. Tiffany Zhang, 29, has been arrested and charged in connection to the death of her mother, Guichun Hu, whose body was found in a grassy field in the 19400 block of Olive Tree Way in Gaithersburg. According to police, shortly before 10 a.m. on Nov. 4, the Emergency Communications Center received a call from Zhang advising that she had killed her mother the previous day. Upon arrival, officers were met by Zhang waiting outside near Hu'…
Father Avoids Murder Charge, Admits To Child Neglect In Montgomery County: Authorities Father Avoids Murder Charge, Admits To Child Neglect In Montgomery County: Authorities
Father Avoids Murder Charge, Admits To Child Neglect In Montgomery County: Authorities The Maryland father who housed his six children in deplorable conditions in Montgomery County will avoid a murder charge after one died, but faces decades in prison for child neglect. Dominique Moore, 46, pleaded guilty to six counts of child neglect of his six minor children and will face 30 years in prison when he is sentenced in February 2025. Both Moore and his wife, Cynthia Moore, were arrested in May 2023 and initially indicted on charges that included second-degree depraved-heart murder, involuntary manslaughter, and child neglect following an investigation into the death of the…
Police ID Woman Killed In Maryland Apartment Shooting; Suspect In Custody Police ID Woman Killed In Maryland Apartment Shooting; Suspect In Custody
Police ID Woman Killed In Maryland Apartment Shooting; Suspect In Custody A shooter has been apprehended following the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old woman on Monday morning in their Baltimore apartment, police say. Gabriel Gomez-Fiorenza, 27, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of murder in connection to the fatal shooting of Amy Armstrong this week, authorities announced on Tuesday. According to the Baltimore Police Department, officers were called at around 3:45 a.m. on Oct. 28 to the 3700 block of Toone Street in the Brewers Hill neighborhood to investigate a reported shooting. Upon arrival, they found Armstrong suffering from a gunshot wound and …
Police ID 38-Year-Old Man Found Dead On Side Of Maryland Road Police ID 38-Year-Old Man Found Dead On Side Of Maryland Road
Police ID 38-Year-Old Man Found Dead On Side Of Maryland Road Officers were flagged down early on Thursday morning in Prince George's County when passersby found a 38-year-old man suffering from several gunshot wounds on the side of a busy roadway, police say. Jeiver Pozuelos Cervantes has been identified by investigators as the victim who was killed in what is believed to have been a targeted attack, not a random crime in Riverdale. At approximately 6:40 a.m. on Oct. 24, officers in the area of Veterans Parkway and Riverdale Road were alerted to Cervantes, who was unresponsive on the side of the road with critical injuries. The Hyattsville resi…
Maryland Man Stabs PA State Police Liquor Enforcement Officer Stabbed To Death Maryland Man Stabs PA State Police Liquor Enforcement Officer Stabbed To Death
Maryland Man Stabs PA State Police Liquor Enforcement Officer Stabbed To Death A Pennsylvania State Police officer is dead and his accused killer from Maryland has been held without bail, authorities announced in updated statements to the press on Wednesday, Oct. 23.  Off-duty PA State Police Liquor Enforcement Officer, Benjamin J. Brallier, age 44, of Kennedy Township, formerly of Moon Township, was found stabbed while running near near the 1900 block of Hassam Road on Montour Trail on Monday, Oct. 21 at 2:52 p.m., Allegheny County Police detailed.  He was treated at the scene and then taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead, the po…
Search Is On For Shooter After Man Found Dead In Montgomery County Apartment: Police Search Is On For Shooter After Man Found Dead In Montgomery County Apartment: Police
Search Is On For Shooter After Man Found Dead In Montgomery County Apartment: Police The death of a 37-year-old Montgomery County man remains under investigation weeks after his death was ruled a homicide when his body was found inside an area apartment, police say. A new alert was issued on Tuesday, Oct. 22 as they continue to search for a suspect connected to the death of Antoine Lavale Parker, who was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in his Montgomery Village home last month after officers visited the residence several times in one morning. Parker's body was found shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, in the same building in the 18500 block of Boysen…
Suspect Charged Following Targeted Fatal Shooting Behind Maryland Movie Theater: Police Suspect Charged Following Targeted Fatal Shooting Behind Maryland Movie Theater: Police
Suspect Charged Following Targeted Fatal Shooting Behind Maryland Movie Theater: Police A suspect has been arrested after a person was killed in what is believed to be a targeted shooting in the Arundel Mills Entertainment District, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. Baltimore resident Dontay Maurice Fitzgerald, 45, has been identified and arrested in connection to the shooting, which resulted in the death of 31-year-old Yant Junior Gomez last month. Officers from the agency were called at around 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 13 to 7000 Arundel Mills Circle in Hanover, to investigate a reported shooting that had just taken place in the area.  Upon arrival,…
Murder Charge Dropped For Montgomery County Mom Keeping Kids In Filth: Authorities Murder Charge Dropped For Montgomery County Mom Keeping Kids In Filth: Authorities
Murder Charge Dropped For Montgomery County Mom Keeping Kids In Filth: Authorities A murder charge was dropped for a Maryland mom after her teenage daughter died and five of her other children were found living in filth, authorities said. Cynthia Moore, 41, of Montgomery Village, was found guilty by a judge of six counts of child neglect following a seven-day bench trial, the Montgomery State's Attorney's Office announced Wednesday, Oct. 16. Moore was initially indicted on charges of second-degree depraved heart murder, involuntary manslaughter, and child neglect, as was her husband, Dominique Moore, 46. Domonique is scheduled to go to trial next month. …
Loving Father Found Stabbed To Death In Median Of Montgomery County Roadway: Police Loving Father Found Stabbed To Death In Median Of Montgomery County Roadway: Police
Loving Father Found Stabbed To Death In Median Of Montgomery County Roadway: Police A 45-year-old found stabbed to death in Montgomery County is being remembered as "a vibrant man, who made everyone laugh until tears came out of our eyes (who) was the greatest story teller who could make you feel fear, happiness, and utter amazement."  Silver Spring resident Hesler Saul Sanchez Cruz was found suffering from fatal stab wounds on Sunday morning following an alleged attack by Emilio Ortiz Alba, 30, who has been charged with his murder. Shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Oct. 13, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police in the area of University Boulevard an…
Maryland Man Who Brutally Beat Victim To Death Outside DC Gas Station Sentenced: Feds Maryland Man Who Brutally Beat Victim To Death Outside DC Gas Station Sentenced: Feds
Maryland Man Who Brutally Beat Victim To Death Outside DC Gas Station Sentenced: Feds A 41-year-old Maryland man who brutally beat a man to death in DC has admitted to the crime and agreed to a deal that will see him spend more than a decade behind bars, federal authorities announced on Friday. District Heights resident Chanos Monroe - also known as "Chanos Gillis" - pleaded guilty on Oct. 11 to a pair of charges in connection to the 2022 murder of Keith Sistare, 52, at a BP gas station in Northeast DC. According to prosecutors, Monroe and a second man chased down Sistare in late July 2022 after he attempted to get in the driver's seat of his vehicle, which was left idling o…