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Fatal Shooting of Hassan Kamara Jr., 26 in Northeast
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Northeast. On Thursday, July 18, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., members of the Fifth District responded to the report of a shooting in the 2000 block of Bryant Street, Northeast. Officers located a man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital where all life-saving efforts failed and the victim was pronounced dead.
Fatal Shooting of Lamont Street, 29, and Jermaine Proctor, 50, in Southeast
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a quadruple shooting that left two men dead in Southeast. On Thursday, July 18, 2024, at approximately 11:20 a.m., officers responded to the 2200 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast, after hearing the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located four victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Maryland Basketball: "The vibes are great" for Rodney Rice in his Maryland homecoming
Rodney Rice is one of five players in a highly-touted transfer class for Kevin Willard and Maryland men's basketball. The 6-foot-4 guard, who will wear No. 1, is a Virginia Tech transfer, native of Clinton, Maryland, and DeMatha Catholic High School product. He caught up with Maryland athletics' Taylor Smyth for a player introduction interview, discussing his move to College Park, his game, the team and more.
Foot Chase of Convicted Felon Leads to Illegal Gun Seizure
District 3 Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Commander Jason Cokinos announced the arrest and seizure of an illegal gun following a foot chase in Downtown Silver Spring. Cokinos wrote, “MCPD day shift 3rd District officers responded to a report of a man with a gun in downtown Silver Spring. Officers...
Gov. Wes Moore weighs in on presidential election
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — After a busy week in the political world, 11 News is hearing from Gov. Wes Moore about the future of the presidential election. Ahead of former President Donald Trump's first speech since the attempted assassination, Moore said he is praying for the Republican nominee. "Political violence...
Many Maryland delegates back Hogan’s decision to skip convention amid split with Trump
MILWAUKEE – Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, who is running for the Senate, was not here this week as fellow Republicans from his state cheered Donald Trump’s third nomination as the GOP presidential standard-bearer. Many Maryland delegates appeared comfortable with Hogan’s decision. “His tickets are at home....
Leaders call for accountability after apartment AC issues in Prince George's Co.
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — For the past week and a half, WUSA9 has heard from so many of you who have been struggling to find relief from the heat, because your AC is not working. We've highlighted the issue at complexes in Suitland, Temple Hills and District Heights,...
Orioles return from All-Star break with a flourish, hitting 4 home runs in 9-1 win over Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas—For the first time since they were eliminated by the Texas Rangers in a three-game sweep in last October’s Division Series, the Orioles returned to Globe Life Field on Friday night. The bats they were missing in that Division Series and in the week before the four-day...
Baltimore Braces for Showers as NWS Predicts Relief from Dry Conditions, High Pressure to Follow
With showers and thunderstorms forecasted to hit Baltimore as a stalled front hovers along the Virginia and North Carolina border, the National Weather Service anticipates a modest reprieve from the dry spell. According to the National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC, "Precip chances will increase from southwest to northeast through the day," rainfall is predicted to be less than favorable with expected totals of half an inch or less, mostly to fall west of Interstate 81 and into the southern reaches of the region.
Cloudy with a chance of showers Saturday in Baltimore
BALTIMORE (WBFF) -- Updated 8 a.m. July 20 — Relief from the high heat continues this weekend in Baltimore with a chance of showers to start the weekend. This rain is much needed with moderate drought conditions under way around Baltimore. Saturday turns mostly cloudy with a few showers...
Blue Water Baltimore Gives Update on Local Waterways
Blue Water Baltimore announced that its team collected tidal water samples around the area. Here is their report:. “With restrictions surrounding the Key Bridge lifted, we are able to anchor off of Fort Carroll and begin sample collection for the 2024 season. Results from this week’s bacteria samples are listed below. Check out baltimorewaterwatch.org to see data on all of the stations monitored throughout Baltimore’s watersheds.”
Officials investigating triple fatal crash on turnpike in Lancaster Co.
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Two men and a young girl died Saturday morning following a turnpike crash in Penn Township. According to a press release from the Lancaster County Coroner's Office, they were called to a collision around 5:35am between a tractor trailer and a car. Three people, a 43-year-old man, an 18-year-old man, and a child were pronounced dead on scene at the crash around 6:35am.
Daily News Brief | July 19, 2024
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Few shootings, but some fresh offenses among first teen participants in Maryland’s Thrive Academy
The idea seems simple: Identify young people most at risk of involvement in gun violence. Then, prevent them from becoming shooters or being shot. The Department of Juvenile Services launched Thrive Academy last September to pair life coaches with those young people, in the hopes of steering them toward a brighter future. Participants work toward short- and long-term goals, like graduating, ...
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