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We collect information about homicides and non-fatal shootings in Baltimore and keep data on what happens during the entire process of each case.

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Baltimore Witness provides transparency of the local system by focusing on homicides and non-fatal shooting cases as they progress through the Baltimore Courts.

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Trained reporters cover every case, every hearing, every life, every story.

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Our Coverage Does More by Collecting and Verifying Violent Crime Data.

There have been 273 homicides in Baltimore in 2021

Daily News

Police Arrest 2 Suspects for Homicide and Non-fatal Shooting

Details The Baltimore Police Department arrested two suspects Oct. 15 for a homicide and non-fatal shooting in August. According to a press release, police arrested 19-year-old Taijhae Brown and 32-year-old Kennard... Read More

Baltimore Man Rejects Plea Offer for Non-Fatal Shooting

Details A Baltimore man who is accused of a non-fatal shooting rejected a plea offer during reception court on Oct. 15 at Baltimore City Circuit Court before Judge Melissa M. Phinn... Read More

Defendant Offered Plea in Negligent Manslaughter Case

By Cynthia Eapen - October 15, 2021
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects |

Details A Baltimore man involved in a negligent manslaughter was offered a plea on Oct. 15 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn. Raekwon Carter, 24, is charged with... Read More

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Baltimore Witness tracks homicide and non-fatal shooting cases from act to judicial resolution, gathering data on each incident. Would you like to see what the data shows? Check it out here.

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Features

Homicides Decrease by 1 in September

Details Baltimore Witness data shows one less homicide in Baltimore in September from August. According to Baltimore Witness data, there were 27 homicides recorded in Baltimore during the month, one less... Read More

Return to Justice: Baltimore Courts Reopen But Still Leave Public in the Dark

Details The headlines in Baltimore’s media have recently been filled with the urgency of the city’s epidemic of violent crime: meetings where businesses deliver ultimatums to the Mayor and multi-agency summits... Read More

25-Year-Old Not Guilty for 2019 Murder

Details Terrell Parker was found not guilty on all charges Sept. 28 in the death of 28-year-old Ray Parker after a day of jury deliberation. During closing arguments on Sept. 27,... Read More

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