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Teen Killed Near Maryland HS Brought Laughter, Smiles To Family, Friends Teen Killed Near Maryland HS Brought Laughter, Smiles To Family, Friends
Teen Killed Near Maryland HS Brought Laughter, Smiles To Family, Friends A Maryland family is mourning the tragic loss of a 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed outside Lansdowne High School, leaving them devastated and searching for justice. Kamau Campbell, a talented football player, devoted son, and loving brother, was gunned down just before 2:40 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, near the 3900 block of Hollins Ferry Road, according to Baltimore County Police. Officers initially responded to reports of a shooting in a shopping center parking lot near the school, but when they arrived, they found Campbell collapsed outside the school, suffering from multiple gunsho…
Mom's Sudden Death Sparks Outpouring Of Support: 'The Glue' Of Maryland Family Mom's Sudden Death Sparks Outpouring Of Support: 'The Glue' Of Maryland Family
Mom's Sudden Death Sparks Outpouring Of Support: 'The Glue' Of Maryland Family A Maryland family is still in shock following the unexpected loss of a woman remembered for her boundless love, compassion, and selflessness. Alysha Ann Dennings-Georg, 56, of Frederick, passed away suddenly on Friday, Feb. 28, leaving behind a heartbroken family and a legacy of kindness that touched all who knew her, according to her obituary. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Dennings-Georg was raised in Annandale, where she graduated high school in 1987 before relocating to Frederick, where she built a life devoted to her family, friends, and beloved pets. "Alysha was the heart of her …
Worker Killed In Catonsville Trench Collapse Leaves Behind Newborn Son Worker Killed In Catonsville Trench Collapse Leaves Behind Newborn Son
Worker Killed In Catonsville Trench Collapse Leaves Behind Newborn Son A construction worker killed in a trench collapse in Catonsville last week leaves behind a young wife and a newborn son, according to his family. First responders from the Baltimore County Fire Department rushed to the 500 block of Academy Road shortly before noon on Friday, February 28, after two workers became trapped at an active construction site, officials said. Crews worked for hours to extract the men, but one of them, identified by his family as Wilmer Mendieta Barzallo, did not survive. Now, his loved ones are rallying to raise funds to cover his funeral expenses and transport his…
Blind Civil Rights Attorney Killed In Montgomery County Fire Fought For Justice Until The End Blind Civil Rights Attorney Killed In Montgomery County Fire Fought For Justice Until The End
Blind Civil Rights Attorney Killed In Montgomery County Fire Fought For Justice Until The End David Shaffer, a blind civil rights attorney and lifelong advocate for marginalized communities, died after being pulled from the basement of a burning Montgomery County home. Fire crews rushed to the home on Aurora Drive in the Garrett Park Estates neighborhood on Friday, Feb. 28, according to a Montgomery County Fire & Rescue spokesperson. Firefighters managed to rescue Shaffer, who was blind and unable to escape on his own, but he later died at the hospital from his injuries. The Kensington fire. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO Officials determined the fire was accidental, with multiple p…
Man Fights For Life After ATV Hit-Run Crash Leaves Him With Brain Injury In DMV Man Fights For Life After ATV Hit-Run Crash Leaves Him With Brain Injury In DMV
Man Fights For Life After ATV Hit-Run Crash Leaves Him With Brain Injury In DMV A District man is on the long road to recovery after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a violent ATV hit-and-run that nearly took his life. Jack Shannon was walking along the sidewalk in the 600 block of Michigan Avenue, NE, late in the afternoon on Thursday, Feb. 13, when an ATV sped down the walkway and struck him from behind, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public's assistance in locating a person and vehicle of interest. Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department The driver fled the scene, leaving Shannon criti…
Freak Sledding Accident Kills Young Mother In Virginia Freak Sledding Accident Kills Young Mother In Virginia
Freak Sledding Accident Kills Young Mother In Virginia A fun day in the snow turned into tragedy for a young Virginia family when a 26-year-old mother was killed in a freak sledding accident, leaving behind her husband and infant daughter, just as they were set to begin a new life, loved ones said. Madelyn Nancy Lowe-Perdue, 26, of Chesapeake, suffered severe injuries in the accident on Thursday, Feb. 20, and was rushed to the hospital, where she later died, according to a GoFundMe campaign organized to support her family. "As many have heard or seen by now, there was a sledding accident," they said. "Many of our loved ones were hurt or in…
ICU Nurse Shot, Forced To Restrain Colleague During Hospital Shooting ICU Nurse Shot, Forced To Restrain Colleague During Hospital Shooting
ICU Nurse Shot, Forced To Restrain Colleague During Hospital Shooting A 19-year-old nurse was shot in both legs, brutally beaten, and forced to restrain a coworker during the UPMC York shooting—and now, she’s facing a grueling recovery with no clear financial support. A GoFundMe has been launched to help Jackxtyn Yank, whose injuries left her unable to walk. “Please Don’t Kill Me” Jackxtyn Yank had just returned to work after celebrating her 19th birthday when the gunman stormed her ICU floor. Peeking out to see the commotion, she was spotted, dragged into the hall, and beaten with a gun before being forced to zip-tie a coworker’s hands together. “I begged hi…
Teen Football Star Killed In Columbia Mall Shooting Was A Standout On, Off The Field Teen Football Star Killed In Columbia Mall Shooting Was A Standout On, Off The Field
Teen Football Star Killed In Columbia Mall Shooting Was A Standout On, Off The Field A 16-year-old high school football player was shot and killed in a targeted attack outside the Columbia Mall, leaving family, friends, and teammates grieving an immeasurable loss, authorities said. Michael Jerome Robertson III, a sophomore at Wilde Lake High School, was gunned down on Saturday, Feb. 22 in the parking lot near the Lidl grocery store on Little Patuxent Parkway, according to Howard County Police. A second teen, Roberton's 15-year-old friend Blake McCray, was critically wounded in the shooting and remains hospitalized. Howard County Police Department Police arrested 18…
'I Just Want My Jess Back' ICU Nurse Held Hostage In UPMC Memorial Shooting Fights To Heal 'I Just Want My Jess Back' ICU Nurse Held Hostage In UPMC Memorial Shooting Fights To Heal
'I Just Want My Jess Back' ICU Nurse Held Hostage In Upmc Memorial Shooting Fights To Heal The York County community is rallying behind Jessica Huff, an ICU nurse who survived the UPMC Memorial shooting after being zip-tied, dragged by her hair, and used as a human shield. Her fiancé, Jason Huff, shared her harrowing ordeal in an emotional Facebook post, revealing that the gunman forced her to the ground, stood on her back, and pulled the trigger against her head three times—only to hear an empty click. “She broke her zip ties and ran,” Jason wrote. “I just want my Jess back.” Related: Final Farewell: Funeral, Memorial Fund Set For Slain Officer Andrew Duarte "No One S…
Beaten, Blinded, But Not Broken: Maryland Man Seeks Justice After Brutal Attack Beaten, Blinded, But Not Broken: Maryland Man Seeks Justice After Brutal Attack
Beaten, Blinded, But Not Broken: Maryland Man Seeks Justice After Brutal Attack A Federal Hill man’s life was changed forever after a vicious, unprovoked attack by a group of teens left him permanently blind in one eye—and the suspects remain free. John Berardi, 33, was just blocks from home, carrying a pizza in late November, when three juveniles armed with metal poles and broomsticks ambushed him, according to a GoFundMe started by his fiancée this week. Hoping to avoid confrontation, Berardi handed over his dinner without hesitation, but instead of leaving, one of the suspects swung a metal pole at his face, fracturing his nose, splitting open his forehead, and caus…
Dream Derailed: Baltimore Nursing Student Seriously Injured In Maryland Hit-Run Crash Dream Derailed: Baltimore Nursing Student Seriously Injured In Maryland Hit-Run Crash
Dream Derailed: Baltimore Nursing Student Seriously Injured In Maryland Hit-Run Crash Samikshya Nepali Thapa came to the US in 2024 chasing her dream of becoming a nurse. Now, she’s fighting for her future after a devastating hit-and-run crash left her with critical injuries. Originally from a small village in Nepal, Thapa was living her American dream as an international student at CCBC Catonsville—until it turned into a nightmare on Jan. 24. While heading home, Thapa was struck by a car in a hit-and-run accident that left her with multiple fractures, a brain injury, and a broken urinary bladder that required emergency surgery, according to the Baltimore Association of Nepa…
Young Mom Left For Dead In Ditch After Maryland Hit-Run, Suspect Released Young Mom Left For Dead In Ditch After Maryland Hit-Run, Suspect Released
Young Mom Left For Dead In Ditch After Maryland Hit-Run, Suspect Released A 25-year-old Maryland man has been arrested and charged in a hit-and-run that left a young mother severely injured in a ditch overnight, authorities said. According to the Harford County Sheriff's Office, a passerby discovered 21-year-old Amaya Marie Martise lying badly injured off S. Tollgate Road at Aiken Terrace in Abingdon on the morning of Feb. 10, at around 9 a.m. Deputies provided emergency care at the scene before Martise was airlifted by Maryland State Police Medivac to a trauma center. She remains in serious condition, officials said. Investigators determined Martise had been st…
Philadelphia Plane Crash Leaves Resident Homeless, GoFundMe Launched Philadelphia Plane Crash Leaves Resident Homeless, GoFundMe Launched
Philadelphia Plane Crash Leaves Resident Homeless, GoFundMe Launched The Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia displaced countless residents, including Cornelius “CJ” Fannin, who lost his home and all of his belongings in the tragedy. CJ’s Story: Starting Over After Losing Everything CJ had just finished work when he learned the devastating news—his home had been destroyed in the fiery plane crash that claimed multiple lives and impacted 343 homes in the neighborhood. “As a single male with no family or support in the area, I find myself completely lost and homeless,” CJ shared on his GoFundMe campaign. “Everything I built over the years…
Mom Of Three ID'd As Second Patient In Critical Condition After Philadelphia Plane Crash Mom Of Three ID'd As Second Patient In Critical Condition After Philadelphia Plane Crash
Mom Of Three ID'd As Second Patient In Critical Condition After Philadelphia Plane Crash A mother of three critically injured in the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia has been identified as Dominique Goods-Burke, her family said. Dominique, a Day Bake Supervisor at High Point Cafe, was with her family at Macy’s in Roosevelt Mall on Friday, Jan. 31, when the medical jet crashed into the area, causing her car to catch fire. Fighting To Recover Dominique remains in critical condition but is responding well to treatment, her family said. Her recovery is expected to be long and challenging. Her employer, High Point Cafe, shared their support for Dominique…
9-Year-Old Burned On 90% Of His Body After Philadelphia Plane Crash 9-Year-Old Burned On 90% Of His Body After Philadelphia Plane Crash
9-Year-Old Burned On 90% Of His Body After Philadelphia Plane Crash Ramesses Dreuitt, the 9-year-old son of Steven Dreuitt, who was killed in the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia, is fighting for his life after suffering burns on 90% of his body, family members said. Critical Injuries And Coma Ramesses was in the car with his father on the 2300 block of Cottman Avenue when the medical jet crashed and exploded on Friday, Jan. 31. While Steven was tragically killed, Ramesses survived but sustained severe burns across his body. Facebook/Steven Dreuitt He remains in a medically induced coma and faces a long and painful road to recovery…
Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed
Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed The Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia caused extensive damage to the surrounding neighborhood, displacing families and leaving a trail of destruction. Extent Of Damage Officials confirmed that the crash on Friday, Jan. 31 had a wide-reaching impact on the Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard area: 4 homes were destroyed 6 homes sustained major damage 11 homes suffered minor damage 343 homes were impacted In addition to the structural damage, numerous vehicles were destroyed, and debris scattered throughout the area caused further property loss. NTSBgov…
Win Free Chicken Salad For Year At Grand Opening Of Chain's First MD Restaurant Win Free Chicken Salad For Year At Grand Opening Of Chain's First MD Restaurant
Win Free Chicken Salad For Year At Grand Opening Of Chain's First MD Restaurant A fast-casual chain known for its Southern-style chicken salad is opening its first Maryland location in Westminster. Chicken Salad Chick will open its newest restaurant in the Westminster Station shopping center, the company said in a news release on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The location at 255 Baltimore Boulevard will celebrate its grand opening on Tuesday, Feb 11. The first 100 customers at the grand opening will win free chicken salad for life. The first guest in line will get one large Quick Chick per week for a year, while the next 99 will receive one per month. Franchise owner Paul Weitz sa…
Sudden Death Of Teacher Taddeo 'Teddy' Kintu Sparks Sadness Among Students In Maryland Sudden Death Of Teacher Taddeo 'Teddy' Kintu Sparks Sadness Among Students In Maryland
Sudden Death Of Teacher Taddeo 'Teddy' Kintu Sparks Sadness Among Students In Maryland A beloved teacher, mentor, and friend to many is being remembered for his kindness, laughter, and dedication to his community following his sudden passing. Brookeville resident Taddeo “Teddy” Kintu died unexpectedly on Jan. 21, leaving behind a grieving family, students, and friends who are now rallying to support his wife, Tiona, and children, Tyler and Teagan. Hello friends, family and colleagues. Arrangements for the celebration of life service have been finalized for my dear... Posted by Tiona Rodgers Kintu on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 His death comes months after his sister passe…
Two Dead In Overnight Baltimore County Crash Two Dead In Overnight Baltimore County Crash
Two Dead In Overnight Baltimore County Crash Two people died in a violent overnight crash in Baltimore County early Saturday morning, Feb. 1, authorities said. Jacob Espada, 32, was behind the wheel of an Acura TL, with Cheyanne Moats Reed, 28, in the passenger seat, when he jumped a curb while heading south on Harford Road in Parkville, and hit the back of a parked tow truck around 1:55 a.m., according to county police. Espada, was rushed to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Reed was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. A GoFundMe has been set up by Michelle Wallis to help Cheyanne’s family cover funeral …
Maryland Hunters Killed In DC Plane Crash With Army Helicopter Celebrated As Support Pours In Maryland Hunters Killed In DC Plane Crash With Army Helicopter Celebrated As Support Pours In
Maryland Hunters Killed In DC Plane Crash With Army Helicopter Celebrated As Support Pours In Support is swelling for the families of a group of hunters from Maryland who were on board the American Airlines flight that crashed into an Army helicopter and landed in the Potomac River. Fundraising efforts have been kicked off on behalf of the families of Jesse Pitcher, Mike Stovall, Alex Huffman, and Jonathan Boyd, who all left behind loved ones after the plane crash over DC.  Tens of thousands of dollars have been raised on behalf of the hunters' families in the days following the crash through multiple GoFundMe campaigns that have gone viral. Each was remembered fondly by their…
Young Skater, Devoted Mom Chasing Olympic Dream Killed In Crash Over DC Young Skater, Devoted Mom Chasing Olympic Dream Killed In Crash Over DC
Young Skater, Devoted Mom Chasing Olympic Dream Killed In Crash Over DC A young figure skater with dreams of Olympic gold and her devoted mother were among those tragically killed in the America Airlines plane crash that shook the nation. Brielle Beyer, 12, and her mother, Justyna, were on board the doomed flight when it collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River on Wednesday, Jan. 29.  Their sudden loss has devastated their family, friends, and the skating community that watched Brielle work toward a future on the world’s biggest stage. Brielle was described as a "bright light with a charming smile, whose dedication and passion …
Maryland Mom's Final Gift: Cara Stevenson Leaves Lasting Legacy Of Life, Love Maryland Mom's Final Gift: Cara Stevenson Leaves Lasting Legacy Of Life, Love
Maryland Mom's Final Gift: Cara Stevenson Leaves Lasting Legacy Of Life, Love Cara Lynn Stevenson had one last gift for the world before she died in Maryland from brain complications. "In her last moments she was able to give us the most amazing gift with the birth of our daughter Bella Lynn Stevenson," Stevenson's husband, Brad, wrote on social media. "She was also able to give the gift of life to multiple others through organ donation."  The 37-year-old Forest Hill mother passed away on Thursday, Jan. 23, leaving behind a shell-shocked community that is rallying around the heartbroken family. A GoFundMe launched for the Stevenson family had raised more than $…
Expectant Dad Killed During Montgomery County Pursuit Expectant Dad Killed During Montgomery County Pursuit
Expectant Dad Killed During Montgomery County Pursuit Courtney Zentz and Trevor Dean Van Devander were months away from their happy ending before he became one of Montgomery County's first victims of gun violence in 2025. In early January 2025, Van Devander was involved in a dispute with Benjamin Jack Dresbach in Kensington, resulting in the expectant 29-year-old father's murder. The unexpected death left Zentz and their 6-year-old son to fend for themselves as they continue to cope with a new normal following the fatal shooting. "I’m unemployed at this time and we don’t know when we will begin receiving survivor benefits," she wrote in a GoF…
'Barely Alive:' Washington Caps PA, Voice Actor From VA Wes Johnson Suffers Medical Emergency 'Barely Alive:' Washington Caps PA, Voice Actor From VA Wes Johnson Suffers Medical Emergency
'Barely Alive:' Washington Caps PA, Voice Actor From VA Wes Johnson Suffers Medical Emergency Legendary voice actor and longtime Washington Capitals PA announcer Wes Johnson has been hospitalized after suffering a medical emergency, according to organizers of an online fundraiser for the family. Last week, Johnson flew down to Atlanta to host a benefit event for the National Alzheimer's Foundation, but never made it after checking into his hotel. "When he didn’t show up at the event, his wife tried desperately to get in touch with him," organizers of a GoFund me for Johnson that went viral, said. "It took hotel security to enter his room and discover him unconscious and barely alive…
Death Of Maryland Restaurant Owner With 'Heart Of Gold' Spreads Shock Death Of Maryland Restaurant Owner With 'Heart Of Gold' Spreads Shock
Death Of Maryland Restaurant Owner With 'Heart Of Gold' Spreads Shock Richard "Todd" McCain, the owner of Three Bears Carryout in Baltimore County is being remembered as a man of few words and a "heart of gold." MCain, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 12 at work due to a brain aneurysm, according to his obituary, leaving behind his wife and two children. "Todd was also known to many in the community as the kind owner of Three Bears Carry Out in Baltimore Highlands," organizers of a GoFundMe for the family wrote. "He was a man of few words, but had a heart of gold. "Understandably, Todd's family was not prepared for this devastating loss." &n…
Mother Loses Only Daughter In Fatal Single-Vehicle Maryland Crash Mother Loses Only Daughter In Fatal Single-Vehicle Maryland Crash
Mother Loses Only Daughter In Fatal Single-Vehicle Maryland Crash A family is grieving after a mother lost her only daughter in a fatal single-vehicle crash on Sunday night in Prince George's County. Support is swelling for the loved ones of Adelphi resident Sindy Fuentes Rojas, 40, who was identified by investigators as the person killed in a crash early on Jan. 26. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, at around 9:45 a.m. on Sunday morning, Fuentes Rojas was heading east in the 8000 block of Muirkirk Road when she lost control and struck a tree. The reasons behind the wreck remain under investigation a day later. Followi…
DUI, Unlicensed Driver Kills Maryland Hockey Coach, Dad David Funk: 'Unimaginable' DUI, Unlicensed Driver Kills Maryland Hockey Coach, Dad David Funk: 'Unimaginable'
DUI, Unlicensed Driver Kills Maryland Hockey Coach, Dad David Funk: 'Unimaginable' Maryland hockey coach and father of five David Funk was killed by an uninsured, unlicensed, and intoxicated driver in Delaware on Tuesday, Jan 21, authorities confirmed. State police say 28-year-old Fidel Villatoro-Martinez ran a red light and struck Funk, 51, around 10:40 p.m. Funk was hospitalized, as was his 16-year-old passenger, identified in a campaign for his family as his son, David Jr. Funk died the following day, police said. Villatoro-Martinez has been charged with vehicular manslaughter, driving without a license, failure to stop, DUI, and more, police said. daryus cash…
Teen Found Shot Dead In Car Of Quiet Maryland Town Teen Found Shot Dead In Car Of Quiet Maryland Town
Teen Found Shot Dead In Car Of Quiet Maryland Town A quiet Maryland street became the site of heartbreak after 17-year-old Lance Carrington was found shot to death in a parked car, leaving a grieving community grappling with the sudden loss of a bright young life. Police in Columbia made the grim discovery on Tuesday, Jan. 19, after responding to reports of a suspicious vehicle near the 9500 block of Quarry Bridge Court. Inside, they found Carrington with gunshot wounds.  He was pronounced dead at the scene, marking the start of an investigation into the crime. Carrington leaves behind his parents, his sister Sydney, his bro…
Slain Woman Was Friends With Maryland Rapper Believed Killed By Same Man: Cops Slain Woman Was Friends With Maryland Rapper Believed Killed By Same Man: Cops
Slain Woman Was Friends With Maryland Rapper Believed Killed By Same Man: Cops Heartbreak has struck two Rockville families following the killings of 27-year-old Leilani Marroquin and her friend and rapper, 25-year-old Marcell Jordan Hebron, also known as "Lil Xelly."  A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help cover funeral expenses as their loved ones cope with the unimaginable loss. Leilani’s family shared their grief in a statement on the fundraiser page: “We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Leilani and her friend Marcell. We are devastated and cannot imagine life without these beautiful souls.” The tragedy unfolded on Friday, Jan. 17, when Mo…
Teen Son Witnessed Dad's Murder As McDonald's Security Guard In Baltimore: GoFundMe Teen Son Witnessed Dad's Murder As McDonald's Security Guard In Baltimore: GoFundMe
Teen Son Witnessed Dad's Murder As McDonald's Security Guard In Baltimore: GoFundMe Police in Baltimore have released chilling footage of suspects they hope will lead to justice for the family of Jamal Davis, a beloved security guard tragically gunned down earlier this week. Davis, 40, was on duty at the Reisterstown Road McDonald's when a gunman opened fire on Sunday, Jan. 12, around 4 p.m. His murder was witnessed by his 16-year-old son, who had been visiting him at work, adding an unimaginable layer of heartbreak to the tragedy. Identity Sought In reference to a homicide by shooting that occurred on January 12, 2025, at approximately 4:04 p.m.,... Posted by Baltimo…
Widow Who Lost Daughter, Husband Months Apart In Maryland Looks Ahead Widow Who Lost Daughter, Husband Months Apart In Maryland Looks Ahead
Widow Who Lost Daughter, Husband Months Apart In Maryland Looks Ahead Friends and well-wishers are coming together to help a Maryland woman move forward after tragedy struck her Hagerstown family repeatedly. The community has raised thousands of dollars on behalf of Kim Liller, the widow of insurance agent Jason Liller, 44, who recently passed away, continuing a tragic trend of family members unexpectedly dying. Jason Liller died on Friday, Jan. 10, following the death of his sister, Erica, in 2021, and daughter 13-year-old Jane, in April last year. "Jason would be the first to say that his life didn't really start until he became a father in 2010," his obit…