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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
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'Wrong Place, Wrong Time:' Grandmother Killed In Baltimore Shooting Mourned By Family 'Wrong Place, Wrong Time:' Grandmother Killed In Baltimore Shooting Mourned By Family
'Wrong Place, Wrong Time:' Grandmother Killed In Baltimore Shooting Mourned By Family A family is in mourning after a beloved 60-year-old grandmother was shot and killed over the weekend in Baltimore. Shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Friday night, officers from the Baltimore Police Department were called to the 4300 block of Pennington Avenue, where they were met by a 60-year-old woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. Now, the family of Mary Lou Schuman is saying that she was just in the wrong place at the wrong time when she was fatally shot. "Last night at 10:30 p.m., my mom was shot and killed in Curtis B…

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by Zak Failla
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Vigil For Fallen Baltimore Police Officer To Move Forward After Being Previously Canceled Vigil For Fallen Baltimore Police Officer To Move Forward After Being Previously Canceled
Vigil For Fallen Baltimore Police Officer To Move Forward After Being Previously Canceled A vigil honoring a fallen Baltimore police officer will be held after being rescheduled due to weather, authorities announce. A vigil for Keona Holley, who was shot and killed in the line of duty in Dec. 2021, will be held on Friday, Jan. 20, announce Baltimore officials.  The vigil honoring Holley's life and legacy was originally scheduled for Dec. 2022, but was moved due to inclement weather.  The vigil will be held in the Intersection of Hazel Street and Pennington Avenue at 4:30 p.m.

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Familiar Baltimore Teen Allegedly Shot 52-Year-Old In The Head In Road Rage Incident: Police Familiar Baltimore Teen Allegedly Shot 52-Year-Old In The Head In Road Rage Incident: Police
Familiar Baltimore Teen Allegedly Shot 52-Year-Old In The Head In Road Rage Incident: Police A 17-year-old boy from Baltimore has been arrested in connection with a recent homicide in the city, authorities said. Investigators believe the teenager shot and killed 52-year-old Daniel Pitts after a suspected road rage incident in the 6200 block of Pennington Avenue on April 14, Baltimore Police said. Pitts was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the head, police said.  Good news: They made an arrest today, he is 17 years old. Still trying to get justice for my sweet dear brother Daniel Pitts. I’m not gonna stop fighting for you. Rest In Peace Baby Posted by Lisa Pitts Wheeler …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Man Shot In The Head After Suspected Road Rage Incident In South Baltimore: Police Man Shot In The Head After Suspected Road Rage Incident In South Baltimore: Police
Man Shot In The Head After Suspected Road Rage Incident In South Baltimore: Police A 52-year-old man has died after getting shot in an apparent road rage incident, authorities said.  Police responded to a reported shooting in the 6200 block of Pennington Avenue around 12:48 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, Baltimore Police said.  Upon arrival, officers found the man had suffered from an apparent gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.  The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 410-396-2100. Anonymous tips can be sent to the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP or …

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by David Cifarelli
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Bill Honoring Baltimore Officer Keona Holley Moves Through Maryland State Senate Bill Honoring Baltimore Officer Keona Holley Moves Through Maryland State Senate
Bill Honoring Baltimore Officer Keona Holley Moves Through Maryland State Senate A bill honoring a Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley,  who was unjustly killed in her cruiser at work, is working its way through the Maryland State Senate. Senate Bill 652 would make people ineligible for parole if they are convicted of conspiring, attempting or committing the murder of a police officer. Members of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee heard testimony about the bill on Tuesday, Mar. 15, WTOP reports.  Holley, 39, was sitting in her patrol car in the 4400 block of Pennington Avenue when she was shot multiple times by  Elliot Knox and Travon Shaw around 1:30 a.m. on…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley Taken Off Life Support Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley Taken Off Life Support
Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley Taken Off Life Support Baltimore police officer Keona Holley died after she was taken off life support Thursday, Dec. 23, a week after she was shot in a line-of-duty ambush, authorities announced. "Her health has been deteriorating over the last couple of days and her family, in consultation with her doctors, has had to make the most difficult decision," Police Commissioner Michael Harrison said. "Her strength, courage and resilience are an inspiration to us all." Holley -- who joined the force in 2019 -- was rushed to the hospital after she was shot in her patrol car on Pennington Avenue in Curtis Bay arou…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Details Released In Ambush Of Baltimore Officer, Separate Homicide Details Released In Ambush Of Baltimore Officer, Separate Homicide
Details Released In Ambush Of Baltimore Officer, Separate Homicide Details in the ambush of a Baltimore officer and a separate homicide have been released by FoxBaltimore.com Units responding to reports of a Pennington Avenue crash found officer Keona Holley with gunshot wounds to her head, hand and leg around 1:30 a.m. last Thursday, and shell casings in a parking pad across the street, the outlet says citing court documents. Around 3 a.m., Justin Johnson, 38, was shot dead on Lucia Avenue, and authorities believe the same suspects were responsible: Travon Shaw, 32, and Elliot Knox, 31. Baltimore police identified the officer shot as Keona Holley, a…

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by Joe Gomez
Police & Fire
2 Charged In Ambush Shooting Of Baltimore Police Officer, Separate Killing 2 Charged In Ambush Shooting Of Baltimore Police Officer, Separate Killing
2 Charged In Ambush Shooting Of Baltimore Police Officer, Separate Killing Two men have been charged in the ambush shooting of a Baltimore police officer and a separate killing early Thursday, authorities said Friday. Elliot Knox, 31, and Travon Shaw, 32, are being charged with attempted murder in Officer Keona Holley’s shooting and murder in the shooting death of Justin Johnson, 27, Baltimore police said. The men apparently confessed to shooting Holley on the 4400 block of Pennington Avenue around 1:30 a.m. and killing Johnson two hours later on the 600 block of Lucia Avenue, according to police. UPDATE - Wounded Officer Investigation Posted by Baltimore Po…

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
$118,000 Reward Offered In Ambush Shooting Of Baltimore Police Officer $118,000 Reward Offered In Ambush Shooting Of Baltimore Police Officer
$118,000 Reward Offered In Ambush Shooting Of Baltimore Police Officer Maryland authorities are offering a $118,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the "ambush-style" shooting of a Baltimore police officer. Keona Holley, a two-year veteran of the force, was shot while sitting in her patrol car early Thursday on the 4400 block of Pennington Avenue, Baltimore police said. Officers were called to the scene around 1:35 a.m., after receiving a report of a patrol car that crashed. Officers found Holley, who had been assigned to the Southern District, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, police said. They rendered first aid and worked to get her …

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by Nicole Acosta