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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…

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by Zak Failla
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Youth Coach Killing: Final Suspect Convicted In Baltimore Youth Coach Killing: Final Suspect Convicted In Baltimore
Youth Coach Killing: Final Suspect Convicted In Baltimore A second home invader has been convicted for playing his part in a botched armed robbery that left a popular youth coach dead in Baltimore. Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates announced on Tuesday, April 18, that Khalil Madden may spend decades in prison for his alleged role in the attempted robbery and killing of Jordan Taylor in 2019. “Today concluded the long fight to deliver justice for Jordan Taylor, a beloved and respected youth sports director, and his family,” Bates said. My thoughts are with Ms. Taylor as she continues to grieve the loss of her wonderful husband. His absence…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Teen Killed In Baltimore Was 'Leader With Bright Future' Teen Killed In Baltimore Was 'Leader With Bright Future'
Teen Killed In Baltimore Was 'Leader With Bright Future' The killing of 17-year-old Neal Mack Saturday, May 28 is sending shockwaves through Baltimore. Neal was standing with a 17-year-old girl near East Pratt and Light streets when they were shot around 7:35 p.m., city police said. Both were rushed to the hospital where Mack died, authorities said. Tendea Family, an organization providing transformative programs to Baltimore's Black community, remembered Neal as a leader. "We are angered, shocked and deeply saddened by this news," Tenedea wrote on Facebook. "Neal was a funny young man, a leader. Yes Neal was stubborn, moody at times and strug…

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by Cecilia Levine