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13-Year-Old Arrested After Alleged Squeegee Attack on Motorist in Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland — A 13-year-old boy has been apprehended and charged following an assault involving a squeegee, according to the Baltimore Police Department. The incident occurred late Tuesday morning on North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, raising concerns about safety and juvenile crime in the area. Responding to a distress call around 10:25 a.m., police arrived on the scene to find a 51-year-old man with significant injuries to his neck and face. Investigation reports suggest …

Baltimore Man Charged in Early Morning Fatal Shooting of Woman Following Domestic Dispute

Baltimore, MD — Authorities in Baltimore have taken 27-year-old Gabriel Gomez-Fiorenza into custody following the fatal shooting of Amy Armstrong earlier this week. Announced by local law enforcement on Tuesday, the arrest brings a suspect to the forefront of a harrowing event that has shaken the Brewers Hill community. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Oct. 28, prompted police response to the 3700 block of Toone Street after reports of gunfire were …

Baltimore Police Launch Manhunt for Suspect in Post-Game Assault on NFL Fans

Baltimore, MD – Police in Baltimore are intensifying efforts to apprehend 24-year-old John Callis, who is suspected of a violent assault on two sports fans following a local NFL game on October 13, 2024. The incident, captured on video, shows the aggressor attacking two 23-year-old fans of the Washington Commanders on South Charles Street, leading to serious criminal charges. Authorities report that the altercation occurred shortly after the Baltimore Ravens’ football game. The footage of …

Baltimore Arrest in Deadly Mass Shooting Brings Search for Justice in Troubled Neighborhood

Baltimore, MD — On a Tuesday, Baltimore police apprehended a man from Hagerstown suspected of a deadly shootout in August that disrupted a local community, leaving one dead and seven wounded. The incident, which unfolded in the Oliver neighborhood, has thrust the area’s concerns about safety and community spaces into sharp focus. The suspect, identified as 43-year-old Eric Kibler, faces charges including first- and second-degree murder and several firearms-related offenses. The charges stem from violence …

Life Sentence for Man Convicted of Murdering Baltimore Tech CEO Pava LaPere

Baltimore, MD – A Baltimore judge imposed a life sentence without the possibility of parole on local man Jason Billingsley for the murder of Pava LaPere, a young and innovative technology CEO, in what prosecutors described as a calculated and brutal crime that has shaken the Baltimore business community. LaPere, the 26-year-old founder of EcoMap Technologies, was well-respected for her innovative approach to developing technology platforms that mapped ecosystems for various organizations. Her death, in …

Guilty Plea Entered in Violent Assault Linked to Baltimore Tech CEO’s Tragic Death

Baltimore, MD — The man connected to the brutal killing of Baltimore businesswoman and tech CEO Pava LaPere has entered a guilty plea to charges related to a separate violent incident involving a local couple. This development adds a chilling layer of complexity to the pair of cases that have rocked the community over recent months. The accused, whose identity was further highlighted amidst the crime spree, has been enmeshed in significant criminal activities, drawing …

Tragic Gunfire Erupts in Baltimore: One Fatality and Seven Wounded in Violent Outburst

Baltimore, MD — A tragic burst of gunfire interrupted a weekend evening in the southern part of Baltimore, leaving one person dead and seven others injured, according to city police officials. The incident, which unfolded rapidly late Saturday night, involved multiple shooters, signaling a planned act of violence that has shocked the community and reignited concerns over urban crime. Police responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 9 p.m., arriving at a chaotic scene where …

Baltimore Man Arrested for Murder of 12-Year-Old Girl in Tragic Home Shooting

BALTIMORE, Md. — A Baltimore community is reeling after a 28-year-old man was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old girl. The suspect, Omar Passmore, was taken into custody on Sunday morning in Baltimore County, facing charges of first-degree murder. The incident, which claimed the life of Breaunna Cormley, occurred around 8 p.m. Friday at a residence in the 500 block of North Kenwood Avenue. The young victim was pronounced dead at …

Baltimore Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Ambush Shooting of Police Officer

Baltimore, Maryland – A man found guilty of the 2021 murder of a Baltimore police officer and another victim has been handed two life sentences without the possibility of parole. Elliot Knox, 34, was convicted earlier this year following a trial that saw prosecutors presenting evidence that convinced jurors of his guilt in the deadly shootings that occurred just hours apart in different parts of Baltimore. During the sentencing hearing, Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan …

The Overdose Crisis in Baltimore: A Tragedy Spinning out of Control

Baltimore, Maryland, is facing an unprecedented crisis as the city grapples with a staggering increase in overdoses. Over the past six years, nearly 6,000 lives have been lost due to drug overdoses, a rate never before seen in a major American city. The death rate in Baltimore from 2018 to 2022 has surpassed that of any other large city in the country, exceeding even the impact of previous drug crises in other regions, such as …