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Shooter Gets Life In Prison For Murdering Baltimore Police Officer: State's Attorney Shooter Gets Life In Prison For Murdering Baltimore Police Officer: State's Attorney
Shooter Gets Life In Prison For Murdering Baltimore Police Officer: State's Attorney One of the shooters convicted of murdering Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley and Justin Johnson will spend the rest of his life behind bars without the opportunity to be released, State's Attorney Ivan Bates announced on Thursday. Travon Shaw was sentenced on March 28 to life in prison without the possibility of parole - plus 20 years - for the fatal ambush-style attack that left both victims dead in 2021. "Today's sentencing of Travon Shaw ensures that he will never be able to commit another ruthless act of violence in our city ever again," Bates said in a statement.  "Officer Ke…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Suspect Arrested For Murder Of Former Loyola Basketball Star: Police Suspect Arrested For Murder Of Former Loyola Basketball Star: Police
Suspect Arrested For Murder Of Former Loyola Basketball Star: Police An arrest has been made in the October 2023 shooting of the former Loyola basketball star found dead inside his West Baltimore home, police announced Friday, March 8. Dayrel McFarland, 27, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Jamal Barney, 37, on Thursday, Feb. 8, according to Baltimore Police. Investigators believe McFarland shot and killed Barney on the 500 block of North Payson Street on Oct. 2, 2023. Barney started his career in Providence College as a freshman after a standout career at Southwestern High School. He sat out a year, then became Loyola's most prolific sco…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Woman, Baby Found Dead In Baltimore Home: Police Woman, Baby Found Dead In Baltimore Home: Police
Woman, Baby Found Dead In Baltimore Home: Police Police are investigating the deaths of a woman and baby found in a home in Baltimore Tuesday morning, Feb. 13. The 32-year-old woman was found dead in a home on the 1800 block of McCulloh Street with her one-year-old baby around 10:05 a.m., Baltimore Police Det. Vernon Davis told Daily Voice Wednesday. The case is being investigated as a “questionable death,” Davis said. The cause will be determined by the Medical Examiner’s Office. No signs of apparent foul play were observed, the Police Detective added. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join t…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Gunman Arrested For Attempted Murder After Baltimore Shooting: Police Gunman Arrested For Attempted Murder After Baltimore Shooting: Police
Gunman Arrested For Attempted Murder After Baltimore Shooting: Police A man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder following last week’s domestic-related shooting in Baltimore. Antawn Venable, 45, of Baltimore, was charged with attempted first-degree murder, police announced on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Baltimore Police say the 39-year-old female victim walked into a local hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds around 12:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 2. A follow-up investigation determined that the shooting occurred on the 5000 block of Midwood Avenue. Venable was identified and located near the 1000 block of East 33rd Street before bei…

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
Woman Shoots Ex-BF Who Broke Into Baltimore Home, Police Say Woman Shoots Ex-BF Who Broke Into Baltimore Home, Police Say
Woman Shoots Ex-BF Who Broke Into Baltimore Home, Police Say A woman shot her ex-boyfriend as he broke into her Maryland home overnight on Tuesday, Feb. 6, police said. Baltimore Police responded to investigate the reported shooting on the 3000 block of West Garrison Avenue and found a 28-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the stomach around 1:30 a.m. The man was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition. A follow-up investigation found that the man had broken into his ex-girlfriend’s house and "attempted to get into her locked bedroom" before she shot him, police said. The investigation is being led by Northern District Shooting detectives.…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend's 6-Year-Old Son In Maryland: Police (UPDATED) Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend's 6-Year-Old Son In Maryland: Police (UPDATED)
Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend's 6-Year-Old Son In Maryland: Police (Updated) A man has been accused of killing his girlfriend’s six-year-old son in Maryland, authorities said. Alan Geslicki, 32, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of Seron O'Neal, Baltimore County police said Wednesday. O'Neal was found as officers responded to investigate reports of a child stabbing in a home on the 2000 block of Deering Avenue around 8:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Upon arrival, they found the boy suffering from multiple stab wounds to his back. Geslicki was arrested following a vehicle stop and foot chase that ended on the 100 block of South Carrolton …

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
Three Teens Shot In Front Of Maryland High School: Police Three Teens Shot In Front Of Maryland High School: Police
Three Teens Shot In Front Of Maryland High School: Police Three teenagers were hospitalized on Friday morning when a shooting broke out outside Carver Vocation Technical High School in West Baltimore. Acting Baltimore Deputy Commissioner Kevin Jones confirmed that at around 7:50 a.m. on Friday morning, there was a shooting on the corner of Presstman Street and North Bentalou Street, possibly after a fight broke out.  Confirmed shooting at the corner of Presstman at North Bentalou Street, PIO on scene. More information to be released once available. pic.twitter.com/iBhm7XF2yv — Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) October 27, 2023 Within minute…

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by Zak Failla
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Teen Squeegee Worker Convicted Of Killing Man In MD During Dispute Teen Squeegee Worker Convicted Of Killing Man In MD During Dispute
Teen Squeegee Worker Convicted Of Killing Man In MD During Dispute Justice has been served for the family of a man who was gunned down after getting into an argument with squeegee workers in a Baltimore intersection, the state's attorney announced. Tavon Scott, Jr., 16, was convicted on multiple charges for his role in the death of 48-year-old Timothy R. Reynolds in the intersection of Light and Conway streets in July last year. In July last year, Reynolds got into an argument with several squeegee workers at the intersection before he was shot, according to prosecutors. Reynolds could be seen on camera walking away from the group of workers with a baseba…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
SWAT Team Captures Teen Suspect In Baltimore Mass Shooting SWAT Team Captures Teen Suspect In Baltimore Mass Shooting
SWAT Team Captures Teen Suspect In Baltimore Mass Shooting A teen suspect in the Baltimore block party mass shooting that left two dead and injured 28 others last weekend. The 17-year-old boy was captured by a SWAT team and homicide unit, following the execution of a search warrant on Friday, July 7, Baltimore police announced. Those killed in the 12:30 a.m. incident Sunday, July 2 include Kylis Fagbemi, 20, and Aaliyah Gonzalez, 18, officials said. Three victims remained hospitalized and were listed in fair condition following the Sunday, July 2 shooting on the 800 block of Gretna Court. The teen was charged with possession of a firearm by a min…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
MASS SHOOTING: Two Killed, Dozens Wounded At Baltimore Block Party, Mayor: 'We Will Find You' MASS SHOOTING: Two Killed, Dozens Wounded At Baltimore Block Party, Mayor: 'We Will Find You'
Mass Shooting: Two Killed, Dozens Wounded At Baltimore Block Party, Mayor: 'We Will Find You' An 18-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man were killed and 28 others wounded in a mass shooting at a late-night block party in Baltimore. No arrests had been announced, nor suspects identified, as of noontime Sunday, June 2. However, Mayor Brandon Scott said it's just a matter of time. Nine people were rushed to hospitals from the scene and another 20 got there either via private vehicle or on foot following one of Charm City’s largest mass shootings ever. Three of the injured were in critical condition, authorities said. Witnesses reported hearing 20 to 30 shots at what has been an annu…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Teen Suspect Behind Ernest Hall Murder, Mass Shooting Arrested Teen Suspect Behind Ernest Hall Murder, Mass Shooting Arrested
Teen Suspect Behind Ernest Hall Murder, Mass Shooting Arrested A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after being connected to a mass shooting that killed one and injured several others in Baltimore, authorities say. The teen was located by officers on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 4 in the 2800 block of Baker Street after being believed to be responsible for the shooting that killed 33-year-old Ernest Hall on Thursday, March 23, according to Baltimore Police. Investigators say that the 15-year-old injured five others in the shooting, which occurred in the 2800 block of Edmondson Avenue. The teen is currently being held at the Central Booking Intake Fa…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Bystanders Rush To Help Teen Girl Shot In Baltimore, Police Say Bystanders Rush To Help Teen Girl Shot In Baltimore, Police Say
Bystanders Rush To Help Teen Girl Shot In Baltimore, Police Say A teenage girl is recovering after being shot in Baltimore overnight, authorities say. Baltimore police were called to the 900 block of North Belnord Avenue around 10:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 4 after reports of a ShotSpotter alert. Once officers arrived at the scene, they were flagged down by citizens who were helping a 15-year-old girl who had just been shot.  The child was rushed to a nearby hospital where she received treatment for a gunshot wound in her arm and is expected to survive. Police have not yet identified any suspects or motives for the crime.

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by Annie DeVoe
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Suspected Killer On The Loose In Baltimore, Police Urge Public To Stay Away Suspected Killer On The Loose In Baltimore, Police Urge Public To Stay Away
Suspected Killer On The Loose In Baltimore, Police Urge Public To Stay Away Detectives are on the lookout for a man they say killed at least two people over the weekend.  Baltimore police have identified Marvelle Antonio Worsley, 48, as the suspect behind the deaths of Darlene Briscoe, 69, and Charles Murray, 41.  Worsley is also accused of critically injuring a 31-year-old woman in the incident.  Police say that on Saturday, April 1, Worsley shot the three victims in the 2300 block of Woodring Avenue, just a few blocks away from his residence in the 3200 block of Woodring Avenue. Police are urging the public to stay away from Worsley if they come …

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by Annie DeVoe
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Baltimore Teen Wanted For 2022 Murder Baltimore Teen Wanted For 2022 Murder
Baltimore Teen Wanted For 2022 Murder Maryland police are looking for a teen believed to be responsible for a 2022 murder in Baltimore. James Jenkins, 18, is wanted for the murder of Phillip Wallace, which occurred on June 30, 2022, according to Baltimore police. Police say that Jenkins attempted to car-jack Wallace in the 4800 block of Pimlico Road, fatally shooting him in the process. Jenkins stands 6 feet 1 inch tall and reportedly weighs around 190 pounds. Police consider him to be armed and dangerous. Anyone with information as to James Jenkins’ whereabouts is asked to call the WATF Tip-Line at 443-984-9578. A reward is …

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by Annie DeVoe
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Hidden Body Of Missing Baltimore Man Found After Fight With Roommate Hidden Body Of Missing Baltimore Man Found After Fight With Roommate
Hidden Body Of Missing Baltimore Man Found After Fight With Roommate Police have confirmed a tragic end to a search for a missing Baltimore man after human remains were found in the back of a vehicle. The body of Jeffrey Brooks, Jr., 22, was found on the night of Friday, March 24 after his roommate, Markis Russell, confessed to killing him after an argument, Baltimore police say. Brooks had been reported missing by his family the day before after he uncharacteristically missed work and was not answering his phone.  His family grew concerned after they had heard Brooks and Russell had reportedly gotten into a physical altercation the night before. Fami…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Baltimore Gunman Charged After Victim Shoots Him Back, Police Say Baltimore Gunman Charged After Victim Shoots Him Back, Police Say
Baltimore Gunman Charged After Victim Shoots Him Back, Police Say A 31-year-old Baltimore man has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting earlier this month in the city.  Bryant Floyd was arrested after he was accused of shooting a 28-year-old man in the 3300 block of Brighton Street on Saturday, March 11, according to Baltimore police on Tuesday afternoon. Detectives say that after Floyd shot the victim, the victim pulled out a gun and returned fire, striking Floyd at least once. Floyd was taken to a hospital for treatment of his injuries, where he was served with an arrest warrant by Baltimore police for first-degree attempted murder. …

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by Annie DeVoe
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Body Found In Container Confirmed To Be Missing 75-Year-Old Versey Spell Body Found In Container Confirmed To Be Missing 75-Year-Old Versey Spell
Body Found In Container Confirmed To Be Missing 75-Year-Old Versey Spell Baltimore Police have identified the body found in a container as that of a missing 75-year-old woman. Versey Spell was reported missing to authorities in October 2022, according to Baltimore police. On Tuesday, March 7, Spell's body was found inside a container in the 3900 block of Liberty Heights Avenue. Ms. Spell was last seen at her home in the 3900 block of Barrington Road in October 2022. Her death is now being investigated as a homicide. This is a developing story.

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by Annie DeVoe
Obituaries
Baltimore Native Lance Reddick, Star Of 'The Wire,' 'John Wick' Dies At 60 Baltimore Native Lance Reddick, Star Of 'The Wire,' 'John Wick' Dies At 60
Baltimore Native Lance Reddick, Star Of 'The Wire,' 'John Wick' Dies At 60 Best known for portraying a hard-nosed police lieutenant from his hometown city on The Wire, Baltimore native Lance Reddick has reportedly died at the age of 60. Multiple outlets have reported that the John Wick star died from natural causes, days after he was forced to pull out of the New York City premiere of the latest film from the franchise during a press tour. His body was reportedly found in his Studio City home in California. TMZ was the first to report his death. While best known for his roles on the big and small screen, Reddick also made a name for himself among gamers, actin…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Killed Nearly 15 Years After Being Left Paralyzed In Baltimore Shooting ID'd By Police Man Killed Nearly 15 Years After Being Left Paralyzed In Baltimore Shooting ID'd By Police
Man Killed Nearly 15 Years After Being Left Paralyzed In Baltimore Shooting ID'd By Police Baltimore police have identified a 35-year-old man who died from complications stemming back to a 2008 shooting. Antwan Horton was on his way home from the store when he was left paralyzed after being shot in the early morning hours of March 22, 2008 in the 500 block of N. Decker Street, according to Baltimore police. Investigation revealed that Horton was shot in a robbery that had gone awry.  On Friday, March 10, police were advised that Horton had died in Texas from complications stemming back to the 2008 shooting. The update upgrades the shooting case to a homicide and has been c…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Hidden Camera Found Inside Enoch Pratt Free Library Bathroom: Baltimore Police Hidden Camera Found Inside Enoch Pratt Free Library Bathroom: Baltimore Police
Hidden Camera Found Inside Enoch Pratt Free Library Bathroom: Baltimore Police Baltimore Police are investigating an incident after a camera was found inside a bathroom in the Hamilton Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, officials said. The investigation began on Friday, Feb. 24 after a patron of the library on Harford Road discovered the camera in the basement restroom of the facility. Detectives were able to secure the camera and are working with the Enoch Pratt Free Library's Security Team to identify who may have put the camera inside the gender-neutral bathroom, according to police. This is an active and ongoing investigation and anyone with additional infor…

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by Annie DeVoe
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New Footage Shows Moments Leading Up To Fatal Strike, Baltimore Building Collapse (VIDEO) New Footage Shows Moments Leading Up To Fatal Strike, Baltimore Building Collapse (VIDEO)
New Footage Shows Moments Leading Up To Fatal Strike, Baltimore Building Collapse (Video) Shocking new footage depicting the events leading up to a fatal pedestrian crash that led to a building collapse in Baltimore has been released by the Maryland Attorney General’s Office. This week, the Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the AG’s Office released body-worn and CitiWatch camera video of the February crash that took the life of 54-year-old Baltimore resident Alfred Fincher. Body-cam footage of the crashMaryland AG Shortly before 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8, an officer on patrol in an unmarked vehicle in the 1800 block of East North Avenue spotted a black Hyundai S…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Baltimore Killer Busted After Months-Long Investigation: Police Baltimore Killer Busted After Months-Long Investigation: Police
Baltimore Killer Busted After Months-Long Investigation: Police A 41-year-old Baltimore man believed to be responsible for a 2022 homicide has been arrested, police say. On Thursday, Feb. 23, Baltimore police were able to locate and arrest Julius Tyrone Johnson for the June 2022 death of 32-year-old Donald White.  White was found shot to death in the 1900 block of Ramsey Street on June 7, 2022, according to Baltimore police. Over the course of several months, police collected evidence, reviewed video footage, and conducted witness interviews which ultimately led to the identification of Johnson as the primary suspect behind the killing. Johnson w…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Several Shot Throughout The Night In Baltimore Several Shot Throughout The Night In Baltimore
Several Shot Throughout The Night In Baltimore Several people were rushed to the hospital after shots rang out overnight across Baltimore, authorities say. Around 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2, officers were dispatched to a home in the 3800 block of Cedarhurst Road to investigate a reported shooting, according to Baltimore police. Police found a 24-year-old man at the home suffering from gunshot wounds, and were able to get the victim rushed to a hospital by ambulance. The victim's condition is not currently known. Later that evening around 7 p.m., an unidentified man was found after a shot spotter alert was put out in the 1200 block of W…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Man Admits To Shooting Himself In Leg: Baltimore Police Man Admits To Shooting Himself In Leg: Baltimore Police
Man Admits To Shooting Himself In Leg: Baltimore Police A shooting victim has come clean, revealing to police that the gunshot wound to his leg was self-inflicted, authorities announce. The 32-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound to the leg in the 3000 block of Wylie Avenue on Saturday, Jan. 28, shortly before 5 p.m., according to Baltimore police.  Officers located the man and were able to transport him to a hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries.  Later on in the investigation, the victim allegedly admitted to police that he shot himself in the leg.  The incident is now being investigated as self-inflic…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Man Shot Multiple Times Saved By Bystander In Baltimore: Police Man Shot Multiple Times Saved By Bystander In Baltimore: Police
Man Shot Multiple Times Saved By Bystander In Baltimore: Police A good samaritan saved a man's life after flagging down officers following a shooting in Baltimore, authorities say. The witness alerted officers in the 3300 block of Garrison Boulevard around 11:50 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 29, according to Baltimore police. The witness advised responding officers that someone had been shot in the area.  Police canvassed the area to find the victim, and were able to find the 31-year-old victim in the 3300 block of Ayrdale Avenue.  The victim had been shot multiple times and was rushed to a hospital for treatment where he is reportedly in stable condit…

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by Annie DeVoe
Schools
High School Student Gunned Down Near Campus Shortly After Dismissal In Baltimore: Police High School Student Gunned Down Near Campus Shortly After Dismissal In Baltimore: Police
High School Student Gunned Down Near Campus Shortly After Dismissal In Baltimore: Police Officials say that a Forest Park High School student was shot and killed off-campus in Baltimore on Wednesday, Jan. 25. The Baltimore City Public School District confirmed in a tweet on Wednesday afternoon that the 15-year-old student was shot after school and away from campus shortly after dismissal. Today we learned about a fatal shooting involving a Forest Park HS student. The shooting took place after school, away from campus. Police are investigating. Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and school community. Counselors will be available tomorrow at the school. — Baltimore C…

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by Zak Failla
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Unidentified Young Man Murdered In Baltimore: Police Unidentified Young Man Murdered In Baltimore: Police
Unidentified Young Man Murdered In Baltimore: Police Police are investigating a murder after a young man was killed on 8th Street in Baltimore, authorities say. The 25-year-old was found suffering from gunshot wounds in the 3800 block of 8th Street around 1 p.m., Monday, Jan. 23, according to Baltimore police. The victim was rushed to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center by ambulance personnel and was pronounced dead a short time later. Homicide investigators assumed control over the investigation. Detectives learned that the victim crashed his vehicle after being shot in the 800 block of Gretna Court. Anyone who has information ab…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Man Rushed To Hospital After Residential Baltimore Attack Man Rushed To Hospital After Residential Baltimore Attack
Man Rushed To Hospital After Residential Baltimore Attack Police are investigating a shooting after a man was injured in a residential area in Baltimore, authorities say. A man was found shot in the 3800 block of Kenyon Avenue around 1:44 p.m., on Monday, Jan. 23, according to Baltimore police. When officers arrived at the location they found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was able to be rushed to a hospital by ambulance where his condition is currently unknown.  Northeast District Shooting detectives have assumed control over the investigation. Anyone who has information about this incident is urged to contact detecti…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Baltimore Teen's Killer Arrested After New Year Murder Baltimore Teen's Killer Arrested After New Year Murder
Baltimore Teen's Killer Arrested After New Year Murder A Baltimore man has been arrested after allegedly killing a teenage girl in the early morning hours of New Years Day, authorities say. Andre Bailey, 26, is accused of fatally shooting 17-year-old D'Asia Garrison, and injuring an unidentified 31-year-old man around 3:30 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 1, according to Baltimore police. Police were dispatched to the 700 block of North Glover Street after receiving a Shot Spotter alert for gunfire in the area when they found the teen and 31-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were rushed to a hospital where the teen was pronounced dead.  …

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by Annie DeVoe
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Body Found With Slashes To Chest Near Baltimore Shopping Center Body Found With Slashes To Chest Near Baltimore Shopping Center
Body Found With Slashes To Chest Near Baltimore Shopping Center A man is dead after being found slashed across the chest in Baltimore, authorities say. Police found the victim after responding to reports of a cutting in the 1700 block of Pennsylvania Avenue on the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 18, according to Baltimore police. When officers arrived to the location of the reported crime, they found the victim suffering from cuts across the chest. The victim was rushed to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.  The victim's identity has not yet been released. No suspects have been announced at this time. Anyone who has information about this inci…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Body Found In Storage Container On Porch Of Baltimore Home Body Found In Storage Container On Porch Of Baltimore Home
Body Found In Storage Container On Porch Of Baltimore Home The body of a murder victim was found in a storage container after neighbors reported a "suspicious package" on the porch of a vacant home in Baltimore, authorities say. A "foul smell" had began emanating from the storage container, which was placed on the porch of the home in the 3500 block of Holmes Avenue. Police were called to investigate the container around 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 5, according to Baltimore Police. Officers opened the container, where they found the victim's body.  The victim's body was then transported to the Medical Examiner's office where the manner of death wa…

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by Annie DeVoe