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Teen Charged With Manslaughter For Accidental Fatal Shooting In Maryland: Police Teen Charged With Manslaughter For Accidental Fatal Shooting In Maryland: Police
Teen Charged With Manslaughter For Accidental Fatal Shooting In Maryland: Police An Oxon Hill teen has been charged with manslaughter in connection to the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy, authorities say. Demetrius Clarke, 18, was allegedly handling the firearm in a home in the 5500 block of Livingston Terrace when it accidentally discharged, striking his 16-year-old friend shortly after 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 2, according to Prince George's County police. The victim was dropped off at a Marcy Avenue fire station after the incident and was then taken to a hospital where he later died, police said. Clarke is currently in custody and is being held on a no-bond stat…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Girl, 8, Dies After Being Found In Baltimore Basement With Gunshot Wound To Chest Girl, 8, Dies After Being Found In Baltimore Basement With Gunshot Wound To Chest
Girl, 8, Dies After Being Found In Baltimore Basement With Gunshot Wound To Chest An 8-year-old girl who was found in the basement of a Towson home in Baltimore County with critical injuries died after being shot, authorities announced. Officers from the Baltimore County Towson Precinct responded to the 6300 block of Sherwood Road shortly before 9: 30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 3, where there was a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers found an 8-year-old shooting victim in the basement of the home. She was rushed to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation, where she was later pronounced dead, police said. According to a report, the child was playing with a hand…

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by Zak Failla