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Man charged with killing a 23-year-old police officer

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BALTIMORE, MD – A local man is facing charges related to the fatal shooting of a Howard County deputy that occurred last Friday. The Baltimore Police Department has confirmed that Jewel Crowder, 40, was apprehended on the same day and is now facing first-degree murder charges. The charges stem from the alleged shooting and killing of Deputy Ryan Alexander Demby, aged 23. According to the Howard County Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place at a …

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The man suspected of murdering a CEO was a paroled violent criminal who never should have been out

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BALTIMORE, MD – A shocking crime has rocked the city of Baltimore as Pava Marie LaPere, a 26-year-old CEO of a technology firm, was found dead in her apartment on Monday. The young entrepreneur, who was a recipient of the Forbes 30 Under 30 award in 2023, was allegedly killed by 32-year-old Jason Dean Billingsley, according to Baltimore police. LaPere, the CEO of EcoMap Technologies, was discovered at 11:34 a.m. in an apartment complex on …

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Manhunt underway for the killer of 26-year-old tech CEO found dead in her apartment

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BALTIMORE, MD – A manhunt is underway for a suspect in the brutal killing of a 26-year-old tech entrepreneur in Baltimore. Pava LaPere, the founder of EcoMap Technologies, was discovered dead in an apartment complex on West Franklin Street on Monday, according to a statement from the Baltimore Police Department. The cause of death was reported as “blunt-force trauma wounds.” The police issued a warrant for the arrest of Jason Dean Billingsley, a 32-year-old Baltimore …

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Grandmother sentenced after her 9-year-old grandson fatally shot teenage girl

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BALTIMORE, MD – A local grandmother has been handed a four-year prison sentence following a tragic incident in which her 9-year-old grandson fatally shot a teen girl. April Gaskins, the grandmother, was convicted on charges of reckless endangerment and firearm access by a minor, leading to her sentencing on Thursday. The charges stem from a fatal shooting incident involving her grandson and a 15-year-old neighbor, Nykayla Strawder. The tragic incident unfolded on the evening of …

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Four men shot, two killed, in Baltimore

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Baltimore Police were called to the 900 block of Greenmount Avenue early Saturday morning after receiving a ShotSpotter alert. Upon arrival, officers found three men, aged 20, 21, and 29, all suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite the best efforts of medical personnel, the 29-year-old and 21-year-old victims succumbed to their injuries. The 20-year-old victim, however, is expected to survive as his wounds were not life-threatening. During the investigation, officers received a call about another shooting …

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Mass shooting leaves more than 30 injured

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A block party in Baltimore’s Brooklyn neighborhood turned into a tragic scene early Sunday morning when a mass shooting occurred, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and leaving many others injured. The incident took place around 12:30 a.m., with at least 30 people being shot. Law enforcement swiftly responded to the reports of gunshots, and the situation is currently under investigation. Upon arrival, police officers discovered multiple victims with gunshot wounds. Sadly, an 18-year-old …

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