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ShotSpotter Alerts Police to Shooting on Stockton Street

By Baltimore Witness Staff - September 8, 2025
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting |

Details The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) announced a shooting investigation in the Western District. On Sept. 8, at approximately 5:06 p.m., officers responded to the 1300 block of N. Stockton Street... Read More

Judge Dismisses Attempted Murder Charges Against Baltimore Mother Over Prosecutorial Missteps

Details A 43-year-old mother accused of shooting at her son and injuring another woman earlier this year had her attempted murder charges dismissed on Sept. 4 following prosecutorial prejudice. Baltimore City... Read More

Man Shot in Baltimore Highlands, Expected to Survive

By Baltimore Witness Staff - September 6, 2025
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting |

Details The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) announced a shooting investigation in the Southeast District. On Sept. 6, at approximately 7 p.m., Southeast District patrol officers responded to the 100 block of... Read More

Edmondson Avenue Shooting Leaves 2 Teens Wounded

By Baltimore Witness Staff - September 6, 2025
Daily Stories | Juveniles | Non-Fatal Shooting |

Details The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) announced a shooting investigation in the Western District. On Sept. 5, at approximately 9:27 p.m., Western District Officers responded to the 2700 block of Edmondson... Read More

ShotSpotter Alerts Police to Shooting in East Baltimore

By Baltimore Witness Staff - September 5, 2025
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting |

Details The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) announced an investigation into a shooting in the Eastern District. On Sept. 5, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Eastern District officers responded to the 2300 block... Read More

Northwest District Police Seeking Location of Shooting

By Baltimore Witness Staff - September 5, 2025
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting |

Details The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) announced a shooting investigation in the Northwest District. On Sept. 4, at approximately 9:03 p.m., officers responded to an area hospital regarding a walk-in shooting... Read More

Fatal Crash in Northeast Baltimore Leaves 2 Dead

By Baltimore Witness Staff - September 5, 2025
Daily Stories | Traffic |

Details The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) announced a fatal vehicle crash in the Northeast District. On Sept. 5, at approximately 5:47 a.m., officers were called to the 3900 block of Hillen... Read More

July Shootings on The Rise in Baltimore City, Homicides Numbers Unchanged

Details Non-fatal shootings in Baltimore City hit an upswing in July over the previous month, continuing a rising trend as seen earlier this year. According to Baltimore Witness data, there were... Read More

Defendant in Fatal 2016 Stabbing Deemed Competent for Sentencing

Details A Baltimore man accused of fatally stabbing Andras Horvath, 73, on Dec. 2, 2016 was ordered to remain confined at a hospital pending his sentencing during a pre-sentencing competency review... Read More

Attorneys Debate Forensic Evidence as Juvenile Murder Trial Closes

Details Counsel debated the validity of DNA evidence as trial closed Sept. 3 for two Baltimore men accused of murdering a teenager during a drive-by shooting last May. Korey Hopson, 23,... Read More

Trial Begins for Man Accused of Shooting at Frankford Plaza Strip Mall

By Ester Allen - September 4, 2025
Attempted Murder | Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting |

Details The court heard opening statements on Sept. 4 in the trial of 21-year-old Zavon Beasley, who is accused of opening fire on four people outside a Frankford Avenue shopping center... Read More

Trial Begins for Man Accused of Druid Heights Murder

Details Counsel delivered opening statements Sept. 3 as trial began for a Baltimore man accused of murdering Tyrez Countess, 21, in Druid Heights last year. Joshua Austin, 31, is charged with... Read More

Justice Served, But Pain Remains–Park Heights Murderer Sentenced to Life

Details Garry Morris, 25, was sentenced to life by Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Nicole K. Barmore on Sept. 3 for the murder of Amare Burruss, 20. Burruss was fatally shot... Read More

Witnesses Present Murder Evidence in Western District Shooting

By Brianna Washington , Liya Osiyemi - September 3, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting |

Details Multiple witnesses presented evidence linking co-defendants Korey Hopson, 23, and Charles Robinson, 27, to the murder of 17-year old Denzel Johnson during trial on Sept.2. Both men are charged with... Read More

Police Identify Victim in Palmer Avenue Fatal Shooting

By Baltimore Witness Staff - September 3, 2025
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) announced a homicide investigation in the Central Park Heights neighborhood. Major Kip Smith, 61, was killed Aug. 31 on the 5000 block of Palmer Avenue. Read More

Defense Claims Shooting Suspect’s Rights Were Violated

Details Trial remains pending for defendant Zahlir Gantt, 22, who pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and other charges during a Sept. 2 hearing before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Timothy... Read More

Defense Questions Lead Detective’s Credibility in Juvenile Murder Trial

Details A police investigator’s testimony was questioned in the juvenile murder trial of Korey Hopson, 23, and Charles Robinson, 27, on Aug. 29. Hopson and Robinson are accused of murdering one... Read More

Second Trial Postponement For Loyola Northway Triple Shooting

Details The trial for a Loyola Northway triple shooting was postponed on Sept. 2 for a second time at the request of defense counsel, as 38-year-old defendant Dominic Pressley’s attorney, Angela... Read More

Man, 38, Arrested in Connection to Edmondson Avenue Shooting

By Baltimore Witness Staff - September 2, 2025
Attempted Murder | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

Details The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) announced the arrest of 38-year-old James Barrett of Baltimore in connection to a shooting incident that occurred Aug. 8 in the Western District. The shooting... Read More

Man Shot Near Midnight Downtown, Expected to Survive

By Baltimore Witness Staff - September 2, 2025
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting |

Details The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) announced a shooting investigation in the Central District. On Sept. 1, at approximately 11:33 p.m., Central District patrol officers responded to N. Howard at W.... Read More

43-Year-Old Man Shot Multiple Times on Clarks Lane

By Baltimore Witness Staff - September 1, 2025
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting |

Details The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) announced a shooting investigation in the Northwest District. On Sept. 1, at approximately 11:25 a.m., officers responded to the 3300 block of Clarks Lane regarding... Read More

Man Dies After Being Shot Multiple Times in Central Park Heights

By Baltimore Witness Staff - August 31, 2025
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting |

Details The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) announced a homicide investigation in the Northern District. On Aug. 31, at approximately 3:15 p.m., Northern District officers responded to the 3000 block of W.... Read More

Man Shot in Back on Walther Avenue

By Baltimore Witness Staff - August 29, 2025
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting |

Details The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) announced a shooting investigation in the Northeast District. On Aug. 29, at approximately 7:10 p.m., officers responded to the 6600 block of Walther Avenue to... Read More

Baltimore Gang Member to Serve 2 Life Sentences for 2023 Double Murder

Details Tyrone Payne Jr, 23 was convicted on Aug. 21 and sentenced to two life sentences on Aug. 21 for fatally shooting 20-year old Di’Shon Smith and 21-year old Deshaun Waters... Read More