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Maryland Teens Charged In Double Homicide Linked To Pennsylvania Boy’s Killer's Gun Maryland Teens Charged In Double Homicide Linked To Pennsylvania Boy’s Killer's Gun
Maryland Teens Charged In Double Homicide Linked To Pennsylvania Boy’s Killer's Gun As the anniversary of Jason Rivera’s tragic killing approaches, investigators have uncovered a web of violence spanning two states, connecting the gun used to kill the 13-year-old in South Lebanon Township to a Maryland double homicide and two teenage suspects charged as adults. Jason Rivera’s life was cut short on Feb. 15, 2022, when he was shot 12 times outside his uncle’s apartment in South Lebanon Township. The seventh grader’s murder weapon—a Glock 26—has since become a key piece in a broader investigation, tied to multiple violent crimes in Maryland. The same gun was linked to a drive…

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Shots Fired At Police Officer Lands Reading Man Homicide Attempt Charge: Berks DA Shots Fired At Police Officer Lands Reading Man Homicide Attempt Charge: Berks DA
Shots Fired At Police Officer Lands Reading Man Homicide Attempt Charge: Berks DA A 22-year-old man was arrested after allegedly firing multiple gunshots at police officers during a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle, the Berks County District Attorney's office announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The incident began when officers spotted a stolen Toyota Camry on Cotton Street around 8:01 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 17, as detailed in the DA's release. When they attempted a traffic stop, the driver, later identified as Davius Manuel Ortiz, fled on foot, leading police through alleys and backyards. During the chase, Ortiz reportedly fired at least seven shots at officers and nearby …

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by Jillian Pikora