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Child Gunned Down At July 4 Maryland Cookout: Shooter Convicted After Arrest In South America Child Gunned Down At July 4 Maryland Cookout: Shooter Convicted After Arrest In South America
Child Gunned Down At July 4 Maryland Cookout: Shooter Convicted After Arrest In South America The man responsible for the fatal shooting of 6-year-old Ahsan Payton on the Fourth of July last year in Maryland is facing decades in prison after being arrested in South America last year, authorities announced. Rakeem Gilgeours, 34, who opened fire during a neighborhood event on July 4, 2024, has been convicted of assault and other offenses after the child was shot and killed in crossfire, according to the Prince George's County State's Attorney's Office. During a neighborhood celebration over the holiday in Temple Hills, gunshots rang out at around 7:50 p.m. in the 4500 block of Akron S…

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by Zak Failla
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Florida Man Left Loaded Gun In Car—9-Year-Old Took It To Maryland School, Sheriff Says Florida Man Left Loaded Gun In Car—9-Year-Old Took It To Maryland School, Sheriff Says
Florida Man Left Loaded Gun In Car—9-Year-Old Took It To Maryland School, Sheriff Says A Florida man who left his loaded gun in a car before a 9-year-old brought it to school — where it later discharged inside a Maryland classroom — is now facing charges, police announced. Phillip McRay Bright, 68, of Crestview, Florida, has been charged in connection with the April 10 firearm incident at Billingsley Elementary School in Waldorf, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators say the 9-year-old student accidentally fired the gun inside a classroom after stashing it in his backpack days earlier.  No one was injured, but the incident sparked a lockdown an…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Maryland Teen Accidentally Shot Brother With 3D-Printed Gun: Sheriff Maryland Teen Accidentally Shot Brother With 3D-Printed Gun: Sheriff
Maryland Teen Accidentally Shot Brother With 3D-Printed Gun: Sheriff A Maryland teenager is behind bars after allegedly shooting his own brother with a 3D-printed ghost gun in their Harford County home, authorities announced. Kylee DeLilly, 18, of Edgewood, is accused of shooting his 18-year-old brother in the leg with an untraceable homemade handgun on Tuesday afternoon, April 29, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies were called shortly before 2 p.m. to the 600 block of Yorkshire Drive, where they found the victim with a gunshot wound to his upper leg.  Deputies applied a tourniquet before medics rushed the victim to a trauma center for …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Had Booby Trapped Semi-Automatic Rifle On Amtrak Train Bound For Virginia: New Jersey AG Man Had Booby Trapped Semi-Automatic Rifle On Amtrak Train Bound For Virginia: New Jersey AG
Man Had Booby Trapped Semi-Automatic Rifle On Amtrak Train Bound For Virginia: New Jersey AG A 34-year-old Florida man was arrested and hit with numerous weapons charges on Wednesday, April 16, after he boarded an Amtrak train to Trenton with a  booby trapped semi-automatic rifle earlier this year, authorities said. On Friday, Jan. 3 at Newark Penn Station, an officer noticed an unattended black and white zebra print suitcase in front of McDonald's, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. A handgun with a fully loaded 18-round magazine and an AK-47 style rife were found in the suitcase, along with numerous bullets, Platkin said. Surveillance footage showed, Jeffrey K…

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by Sam Barron
Schools
Gun That Fired In Maryland Elementary School May Belong To Visiting Relative: Sheriff Gun That Fired In Maryland Elementary School May Belong To Visiting Relative: Sheriff
Gun That Fired In Maryland Elementary School May Belong To Visiting Relative: Sheriff A 9-year-old student accidentally fired a gun inside a Maryland elementary school classroom on Thursday morning, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. It happened around 10:24 a.m. at Billingsley Elementary School, where the student reached into their backpack during class to grab a paper, authorities said.  The book bag was on the student’s lap at the time when the gun discharged. No one was hurt. A teacher and a nearby school resource officer rushed to the student and recovered the loaded gun from inside the bag. Investigators said it is not yet clear who owns the gun or …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
3-Year-Old Killed In Apparent Accidental Shooting Inside Maryland Home, Police Say (DEVELOPING) 3-Year-Old Killed In Apparent Accidental Shooting Inside Maryland Home, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
3-Year-Old Killed In Apparent Accidental Shooting Inside Maryland Home, Police Say (Developing) A 3-year-old boy was found shot inside a Maryland home in what is believed to be an accidental shooting involving an unsecured handgun on Monday, police say. An investigation has been launched by the Howard County Police Department following the fatal shooting, which was reported inside a home on Harpers Ferry Road in Columbia on July 1. At the time the child was struck, his parents and 5-year-old brother were home at the time. Police say that investigators are still working to determine if the gunshot was self-inflicted; however, they said they do not believe anyone else was involved…

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by Zak Failla
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Child Recovering At Hospital After Accidentally Shooting Herself In Maryland Apartment: Police Child Recovering At Hospital After Accidentally Shooting Herself In Maryland Apartment: Police
Child Recovering At Hospital After Accidentally Shooting Herself In Maryland Apartment: Police A 3-year-old girl is recovering at an area hospital and a teen is facing a weapons charge after the child accidentally shot herself inside a Montgomery Village apartment, police say. Shortly after noon on Tuesday, June 4, officers were called to the 18700 block of Walkers Choice Road, where there was a report of an injured child. The girl was taken by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel to an area hospital, where she underwent surgery. During a subsequent search of the residence, police say that they found a .40 caliber privately manufactured weapon, and a 15-year-old, who does not…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Suicidal Man Kept Shotgun Under Toddler's Crib In Maryland: Police Suicidal Man Kept Shotgun Under Toddler's Crib In Maryland: Police
Suicidal Man Kept Shotgun Under Toddler's Crib In Maryland: Police An allegedly suicidal man who stored a shotgun and ammo under his toddler's crib is facing multiple charges following a strange situation that played out overnight in Carroll County. On Sunday night, officers from the Taneytown Police Department on patrol on Baumgardner Avenue say that they heard gunshots in the area of Roth Avenue, and were later advised about an active domestic incident involving an armed suspect on Chestnut Court. ❗️POLICE ACTIVITY❗️ 4/28/24 7:35pm Avoid the area of Chestnut Court. More information will be released as it becomes available. Thank you for your coope…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Pistol-Packing Elementary School Student Busted With Handgun On Washington County Bus: Sheriff Pistol-Packing Elementary School Student Busted With Handgun On Washington County Bus: Sheriff
Pistol-Packing Elementary School Student Busted With Handgun On Washington County Bus: Sheriff Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office had to be called to an area elementary school after a young student was caught with a weapon while riding the bus, according to officials. During the afternoon dismissal, an elementary school student was found to be in possession of an unloaded handgun during his bus route, raising some alarms for the bus driver and other students being taken home on Wednesday, April 5. The incident was reported to the bus driver by other students, who was then able to secure the student’s belongings, including the handgun, and they returned to the school. …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Photo Released Of Accidental Mall Gunman Who Fired Shots While Fixing His Pants Photo Released Of Accidental Mall Gunman Who Fired Shots While Fixing His Pants
Photo Released Of Accidental Mall Gunman Who Fired Shots While Fixing His Pants Police have released a picture of the suspect accused of accidentally firing shots in the food court area of the Arundel Mills Mall while adjusting his pants, authorities say. Witnesses say the suspect appeared to have been adjusting his pants when the firearm he had been concealing went off into the floor of the food court area of the mall around 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, according to Anne Arundel County Police. The suspect, described as a Black male with a dark complexion, medium build, black hair and wearing black cargo type pants, black sneakers with white soles, a black shirt and t…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Reported Building Explosion Leads To Arrest For Man Who Nearly Shot Infant In Maryland: Police Reported Building Explosion Leads To Arrest For Man Who Nearly Shot Infant In Maryland: Police
Reported Building Explosion Leads To Arrest For Man Who Nearly Shot Infant In Maryland: Police An infant was nearly shot in Maryland after a man accidentally discharged a weapon in a Frederick County building, coming dangerously close to striking the child, according to police. Paul Viera, 25, was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment and discharging a firearm in city limits following an investigation into what was initially reported as a building explosion in Frederick County. The alleged incident happened at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30 in the 1400 block of Key Parkway in Frederick. Police said that upon arrival at the scene, officers and emergency personn…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
DC Man Charged After Baby Kills Himself With Unsecured Gun: Police DC Man Charged After Baby Kills Himself With Unsecured Gun: Police
DC Man Charged After Baby Kills Himself With Unsecured Gun: Police A DC man has been charged with murder following the death of a baby who accidentally shot himself after getting ahold of an unsecured gun, authorities say. Legend Wheeler, 1, was pronounced dead after accidentally shooting himself in a home in the 2300 block of Chester Street, Southeast on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, according to Metropolitan police. On Tuesday, Aug. 23, authorities arrested JD Wheeler, 23, in connection to the death of baby Legend, officials announced.  Police say that the firearm had been left unsecured in the home at the time Legend had gotten ahold of it, tragically…

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by Annie DeVoe