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Horror as 12-year-old girl found shot dead 'on purpose' inside Baltimore house as cops make arrest
A girl, 12, was found shot dead in a targeted attack inside a house in East Baltimore, police have said. Officers launched a search for the suspect after the horrifying murder before arresting a 28-year-old man. Police Commissioner Richard Worley said the investigation was in its early stages, and police didn't know why the girl was at the address on North Kenwood Avenue, which is north of Patterson Park.
Baltimore Police Investigating Fatal Shooting at Mondawmin Metro Center, One Dead, Another Injured
Tragedy struck the Mondawmin community on Sunday evening when a shooting at Mondawmin Metro Center left one person dead and another injured. Baltimore Police, alongside MTA Police, were called to the scene at the 2300 block of Liberty Heights Avenue around 8:10 p.m. following reports of gunfire, as detailed in a statement from the Baltimore Police Department.
1 shot in Towson shopping area, Baltimore County Police say
One person was shot in a commercial area of Towson on Sunday afternoon, according to Baltimore County Police. Police said the shooting occurred in the area of Loch Raven Boulevard and Taylor Avenue. The intersection has numerous businesses and shopping centers on each corner. The department made a post on the social media platform X at 2:16 p.m. advising that police were still on the scene. ...
Baltimore police identify three recent homicide victims, including 14-year-old boy
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — Baltimore police have identified three recent homicide victims that were killed in the City, including a 14-year-old boy. Jasper Davis (B/M, D.O.B. 05/11/2010) was killed on July 21, 2024, in the 2300 block of Liberty Heights Avenue. Ely Williams-Harr (B/M, D.O.B. 05/07/1997) was shot on...
Police investigate triple shooting in North Baltimore
BALTIMORE- Three people were injured in a shooting Saturday morning in North Baltimore, according to Baltimore City Police.Officers responded to the 2400 block of Loyola Northway after receiving multiple calls for a shooting around 1:47 a.m.After arriving, officers found the three victims: a 30-year-old male, a 31-year-old male, and a 27-year-old female, suffering from gunshot wounds. Responding medics provided aid to the victims and transported them to hospitals for further treatment.According to a release, detectives are investigating the shooting as a homicide due to the severity of injuries for one of the victims. Anyone with information is urged to contact detectives at 410-396-2100.
Baltimore Man Sentenced to Seven Consecutive Life Sentences for Triple Murder in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA—Christopher Van Johnson, 36, of Baltimore, Maryland, was sentenced on July 17, 2024, to seven consecutive life sentences for his role in the brutal murders of three individuals on…
Suspected Attacker Charged with Attempted Murder in North Front Street Stabbing, Baltimore Police Report
On July 12, a violent confrontation in the Central District culminated in a stabbing incident that left a 48-year-old man with serious injuries. The Baltimore Police Department, as detailed in an official statement, reported the arrest of 41-year-old Fielding Bame, identified as the assailant in the attack that took place on North Front Street.
Car crashes into northeast Baltimore home, trapping family inside
A car crashed into a northeast Baltimore home, trapping people inside. The family who lives in the Knell Avenue home said there were four people inside Saturday night when the car crashed into the side of the house. One teenager and an adult were able to get out of the home on their own, while two other adults were trapped in the basement.
Police Respond to Loyola Northway Triple Shooting
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 20, at approximately 1:47 a.m., Northern District patrol officers responded to the 2400 block of Loyola Northway for multiple calls of a shooting. Once there, Baltimore Police Department officers located a 30-year-old male, a 31-year-old...
Baltimore man arrested for attempted murder in domestic-related shooting, police say
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — Police have arrested 24-year-old Christopher Holland of Baltimore in connection to a shooting that occurred in the South Baltimore on July 10th. Detectives learned Holland shot the 26-year-old male victim multiple times after breaking into a home in the 1200 block of Sargeant Street. Detectives...
1 adult and 4 children injured in turnpike ramp crash in Westmoreland County
NEW STANTON, Pa. — On Monday morning, state police released details about a crash on a Pennsylvania Turnpike ramp in New Stanton, Westmoreland County, that left one adult and four children hurt. The crash happened a little after 5 p.m. on July 14 on the Westbound ramp to the...
43-Year-Old Woman and 12-Year-Old Son Are Reported Missing
Baltimore County Police report that 43-year-old Rozmyn Miller (5’4 135lbs) has been reported missing early Sunday morning. According to police, she was last seen in the Nottingham area wearing a black shirt, legging pants, and shoes. Police believe she is with her son 12-year-old Jacob Miller. Anyone with information...
Baltimore Police Make Arrest in Connection to Thames Street Assault and Robbery Case
Across the country in Baltimore, an arrest has been made in a case that stemmed from a reported physical assault and robbery. According to a post by the Baltimore Police, on June 22, a male victim approached officers with claims that he had been attacked and robbed by an unidentified assailant around 9:30 p.m. at a business located on the 1700 block of Thames Street.
Baltimore City Accountability Board makes demands after body camera footage of Jaemaun Joyner arrest
The Baltimore City Accountability Board said Friday it detests the actions of an officer who pointed his service weapon at the temple of a detained suspect. The board members are making demands — they want the officer placed on leave and a transparent investigation. The board is reacting to...
Baltimore Police Arrest Intoxicated Man with Handgun in Central District
BALTIMORE, MD—An early morning patrol led to the arrest of a 27-year-old man in Baltimore’s Central District on charges of handgun violation and intoxication. The incident occurred on July 19,…
Man found shot on North Kresson Street, police search for actual crime scene
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — A man is hospitalized after being shot in Southeast Baltimore on Thursday night, according to Baltimore Police Department. On July 18, 2024, at approximately 11:07 p.m., officers responded to the unit block of North Kresson Street, for a report of a shooting. Once officers arrived...
East Preston Street Homicide Defendant Rejects Plea Deal
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 19, a 32-year-old homicide defendant rejected a plea deal in reception court before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland. Isaiah Eaddy, 32, is charged with first-degree murder, firearm use in a felony violent...
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