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Prince George's
Police & Fire
Double Shooting In Prince George's County Stairwell Leaves One Dead, Another Injured: Police Double Shooting In Prince George's County Stairwell Leaves One Dead, Another Injured: Police
Double Shooting In Prince George's County Stairwell Leaves One Dead, Another Injured: Police A man was killed and another was taken to a hospital after a double shooting Wednesday night in Prince George’s County, authorities said. The PGPD said officers responded to a building on the 3700 block of Donnell Drive at about 8:45 p.m. and found Davon Brooks, 29, of Camp Springs, with multiple gunshot wounds in the stairwell. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A second victim was found and is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The investigation is being led by Homicide Unit detectives. No suspect or motive is known at this time.  A reward of up to $25,…

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by Valerie Musson
Delaware
Police & Fire
Video Shows Killer At Scene Of West Philly Murder, Say Police Video Shows Killer At Scene Of West Philly Murder, Say Police
Video Shows Killer At Scene Of West Philly Murder, Say Police The gunman who shot and killed a 26-year-old in a West Philadelphia home last year was caught on video, according to city police.  Authorities said it happened at 6320 Vine Street just after midnight on Nov. 4.  In footage released by Philly police, the suspect appears to play video games at the home. He is later seen walking out the front door and heading west on Vine Street, investigators said.  PPD footage.  PhiladelphiaPolice The suspect is described by police as a Black man in his 30s or 40s with a full beard, a medium build, and glasses. He was wearing a red,…

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by Mac Bullock
Prince George's
Obituaries
Community Support Swells For HS Senior Killed Before Heading To Towson University Community Support Swells For HS Senior Killed Before Heading To Towson University
Community Support Swells For HS Senior Killed Before Heading To Towson University Support is on the rise for a Maryland high school senior and upcoming Towson University student shot and killed last week. Olamide Olakanye, 18, of Upper Marlboro died at a nearby hospital after being shot on the 1200 block of Dunbar Oaks Drove around 11:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, Daily Voice reported. He was found wounded from the gunfire following a crash on the 5300 block of Sheriff Road, where police determined that he had driven himself from away from the scene just moments earlier. Meanwhile, upwards of $14,600 has been raised on a GoFundMe launched for Olamide’s final expenses in l…

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by Valerie Musson
Suffolk MA
Police & Fire
Chelsea Building Fire Rule Suspicious; Reward Offered For Info Chelsea Building Fire Rule Suspicious; Reward Offered For Info
Chelsea Building Fire Rule Suspicious; Reward Offered For Info Fire officials are offering a $5,000 reward for information as they investigate who sparked a three-alarm blaze in Suffolk County.  The fire happened at 43-45 Blossom St. in Chelsea on the evening of Nov. 8. “This fire had a very real chance of spreading to other buildings in a densely built residential neighborhood,” said Chelsea Fire Chief Leonard Albanese. The Chelsea Fire Department responded to heavy fire on the upper floors of the vacant building. The fire spread through the roof of the structure, but firefighters were able to contain it.  No injuries were reported. The…

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by Khier Casino
Morris
Police & Fire
Pitbulls In Zip-Tied Metal Cage Abandoned In Morris County Park Pitbulls In Zip-Tied Metal Cage Abandoned In Morris County Park
Pitbulls In Zip-Tied Metal Cage Abandoned In Morris County Park Police in Morris County are seeking the person responsible for abandoning two pitbulls in a crate in a local park. The two female dogs were found together in a black, metal cage on Sunday, Oct. 29, in Port Morris Park in Roxbury, the Morris County Sheriff James Gannon said. The top of the cage was covered with a red blanket and the cage itself, was secured and held together with zip ties and a ratchet strap. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for anyone who can offer information. Call 973-COP-CALL with tips.

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by Cecilia Levine
Alexandria
Police & Fire
Lyft Driver Killed In DC Was Alexandria Dad Who Moved From Afghanistan For Better Life Lyft Driver Killed In DC Was Alexandria Dad Who Moved From Afghanistan For Better Life
Lyft Driver Killed In DC Was Alexandria Dad Who Moved From Afghanistan For Better Life A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered in the killing of 31-year-old Afghani immigrant Nasrat Yar in Washington DC. Nasrat Yar moved from Afghanistan to Alexandria, VA, to support his wife and four children, those who knew him said. His wasted no time seeking employment in the area as a Lyft and tow truck driver. Nasrat's pursuit of the American Dream was cut short on Monday, July 3, when he was shot and killed inside of a car on the 300 block of 11th Street NE, around 12:10 a.m., DC Metro Police said. According to a GoFundMe launched for Nasrat's wife and four children, he had been wo…

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by Cecilia Levine
Bucks
Police & Fire
Suspect Points Out Victim To Gunman In Philly Police Video Suspect Points Out Victim To Gunman In Philly Police Video
Suspect Points Out Victim To Gunman In Philly Police Video One man is dead and two more are sought in connection with a deadly shooting in Northeast Philadelphia, authorities say.  It happened on Friday, March 17, in a store on the 5100 block of Torresdale Avenue, city police said in a release. Two men got into a physical fight but then separated, officials said.  Then, one of the men involved in the fight stayed in the store and placed a phone call, police wrote. At about 10:20 p.m., a suspect in a black Ford Crown Victoria pulled up to the store and went inside, speaking briefly with the man who made the phone call, surveillance footage shows.  …

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by Mac Bullock
Lancaster
Police & Fire
$1K Reward Offered After Two Dogs Shot In Lancaster County: Police $1K Reward Offered After Two Dogs Shot In Lancaster County: Police
$1K Reward Offered After Two Dogs Shot In Lancaster County: Police A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the person who shoot two dogs— killing one— in Lancaster County, authorities announced in an updated release on Thursday, Feb. 16.  Officers were called to a report of gunshots outside a home in the first block of Pinnacle Road West, Martic Township, on Feb. 1 around 7:18 p.m. Trooper James Grothey explains in the original release on Thursday, Feb. 9.  The homeowner told the responding troopers she had heard "multiple gun shots" in her yard. The trooper declared one dog deceased at the scene and the other "…

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by Jillian Pikora
Anne Arundel
Police & Fire
ATF, Local Police Investigating Rash Of Maryland Gun Store Heists ATF, Local Police Investigating Rash Of Maryland Gun Store Heists
ATF, Local Police Investigating Rash Of Maryland Gun Store Heists Police are investigating a string of burglaries and attempted robberies of gun stores throughout Anne Arundel and Montgomery County, authorities say. The robberies occurred between November 19-28 at Atlantic Guns Field Traders LLC, and Scott's Gunsmithing, according to ATF Baltimore. ATF is working with @AACOPD @mcpnews investigating multiple burglaries & attempted burglaries of gun stores that occurred between November 19-28 at Atlantic Guns, Field Traders LLC, and Scott’s Gunsmithing in Anne Arundel & Montgomery counties. pic.twitter.com/a0Z3D6ZA4N — ATF Baltimore (@ATFBaltimo…

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by Annie DeVoe
Prince George's
Police & Fire
Police ID Hyattsville Man Who Was Gunned Down On Veteran's Day In Prince George's County Police ID Hyattsville Man Who Was Gunned Down On Veteran's Day In Prince George's County
Police ID Hyattsville Man Who Was Gunned Down On Veteran's Day In Prince George's County Police investigators in Prince George’s County have released new details about the man who was found shot and killed in Maryland on Veteran's Day. Hyattsville resident Jose Arroyo Salazar has been identified as the 28-year-old victim who was fatally shot on Friday, Nov. 11, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. At approximately 10 p.m. on Friday night, officers responded to the 1500 block of Madison Street in Chillum, where there was a report of shots fired in the area. According to police, upon arrival, officers found Arroyo Salazar outside suffering from multiple gun…

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by Zak Failla
Suffolk NY
Obituaries
13-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Crash In Coram Was 'Family's Knight In Shining Armor' 13-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Crash In Coram Was 'Family's Knight In Shining Armor'
13-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Crash In Coram Was 'Family's Knight In Shining Armor' Tributes are pouring in for a Long Island teenager being hailed as a hero after he died while trying to protect his sister from a hit-and-run driver. Tyler Phillips, of Medford, died Saturday, Oct. 15 at the age of 13, according to his obituary.  Earlier Report: Teenage Boy Dies From Injuries In Hit-Run Coram Crash That Also Injured His Sister His death came three days after he and his sister, Krystal Randolph, were struck by a car while walking in Coram on Granny Road on Wednesday, Oct. 12, Suffolk County Police said. Investigators said the siblings were walking westbound in the bike l…

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by Michael Mashburn
Montgomery PA
Police & Fire
$5K Reward Offered, Photos Released Of Gunman Who Killed Innocent Bystander In Norristown $5K Reward Offered, Photos Released Of Gunman Who Killed Innocent Bystander In Norristown
$5K Reward Offered, Photos Released Of Gunman Who Killed Innocent Bystander In Norristown A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that could help authorities identify and arrest the gunman who killed an innocent bystander last week in Norristown. The deadly shooting happened on the 800 block of Arch Street around 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele. As officers arrived on the scene, they found 47-year-old Anthony Vitelli suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Cops also recovered eight 9mm fired cartridge casings and a deformed projectile, they said. The victim was taken to Paoli Memorial Hospital, where he wa…

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by Nicole Acosta
Bucks
Police & Fire
Video Shows Gunman Stalking Teen Victim In Philadelphia Before Deadly Attack Video Shows Gunman Stalking Teen Victim In Philadelphia Before Deadly Attack
Video Shows Gunman Stalking Teen Victim In Philadelphia Before Deadly Attack Police have released surveillance footage of a gunman stalking his victim in the moments leading up to her death, carried out at his hands in Philadelphia, they said. The footage shows a hooded male in dark-colored clothing hiding behind vehicles, appearing to look for 17-year-old Teryn Johnson, who was walking her dog with a friend on the 5300 block of Horrocks Street around 8:50 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, according to Philadelphia police and various news reports. She was brought to Temple University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead just after 9:15 p.m., police said.  Although no w…

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by Nicole Acosta
Prince William
Police & Fire
9-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured In Prince William County Shooting: Police 9-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured In Prince William County Shooting: Police
9-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured In Prince William County Shooting: Police A 9-year-old girl is in the hospital after being shot in Prince William County, authorities said. The shooting occurred in the 15300 block of Gatehouse Terrace in Woodbridge around 6:41 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, Prince William County Police said.  Responding officers found the girl suffering from a gunshot wound. She was flown to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries where she remains in critical condition, police said.  Initial investigation revealed a group of young men were walking in the area when one fired multiple rounds, police.  Newly released video footage obtained by F…

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by David Cifarelli
Baltimore
Police & Fire
Person Shot Near Gunpowder Falls State Park In Baltimore County: Police Person Shot Near Gunpowder Falls State Park In Baltimore County: Police
Person Shot Near Gunpowder Falls State Park In Baltimore County: Police Investigators are offering a $2,000 reward for information regarding a shooting that injured one man, authorities say. The victim walked into the hospital with an apparent gunshot wound after being shot in Gunpowder Falls State Park, around 8:50 p.m., Monday, May 16 according to the Baltimore County Police.  The victim was listed as being in stable condition and detectives are actively investigating the incident, police say.  Anyone who may have information about the incident or the individuals who committed the crime is asked to contact the police by calling 410-307-2020. Calle…

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by Annie DeVoe
Montgomery MD
Police & Fire
Cold Case Killing Of Maryland's Leslie Jennings Remains Open Investigation Cold Case Killing Of Maryland's Leslie Jennings Remains Open Investigation
Cold Case Killing Of Maryland's Leslie Jennings Remains Open Investigation Monday, May 2 marked 21 years since Leslie Preer, 50, was found slain in her Montgomery County home.  Detectives however, have never stopped investigating the murder — and won't untl they have answers, they said. Preer's husband and went to check on her when she failed to show up to work that fateful day in 2001. Her blood was found in the foyer, and her coworker called the police to the Chevy Chase home on the 4800 block of Drummond Avenue around 11:47 a.m., reported the Washington Post.  Leslie was found dead inside of the residence with apparent trauma to her body. T…

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by Annie DeVoe
Prince George's
Police & Fire
2 Dogs Rescued In Prince George's County From Stolen DC Vehicle: Police 2 Dogs Rescued In Prince George's County From Stolen DC Vehicle: Police
2 Dogs Rescued In Prince George's County From Stolen DC Vehicle: Police Two dogs have been rightfully returned to their owner after Prince George's County Police arrested multiple suspects who stole a vehicle from Washington DC, authorities said.  The suspects assaulted the owner and stole the car from the 2000 block of 12th Street around 12:22 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, Metropolitan Police said.  The two 15-year-olds were later arrested in Prince George's County and are awaiting charges in DC, police said. Sophie and Lily, who were inside the car at the time, we later reunited with their owner unharmed.  The investigation is ongoing and polic…

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by David Cifarelli
Prince George's
Police & Fire
Boy Shot Dead In Maryland, Up To $25K Reward Offered Boy Shot Dead In Maryland, Up To $25K Reward Offered
Boy Shot Dead In Maryland, Up To $25K Reward Offered A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered n the shooing death of a boy in Maryland. The boy was shot on the 4200 block of 28th Avenue in Temple Hills around 7:25 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 18, Prince George's County police said. The boy was found by police unresponsive in the roadway with a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital where he died on Feb. 22. Detectives are looking to identify a suspect(s) and a motive. If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives 301-516-2512. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solver…

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by Cecilia Levine
Prince George's
Police & Fire
$25K Reward Offered In Deadly Maryland Shooting Of 24-Year-Old Victim $25K Reward Offered In Deadly Maryland Shooting Of 24-Year-Old Victim
$25K Reward Offered In Deadly Maryland Shooting Of 24-Year-Old Victim A $25,000 reward is being offered in the shooting death of a 24-year-old man in Prince George's. Nathaniel Hampton III, of Upper Marlboro, was killed just after midnight on Tuesday, Feb. 2 on the 6500 block of Hil Mar Drive in District Heights, county police said. Hampton was found unresponsive in the driver’s seat of a parked car with gunshot wounds to the body. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Detectives are looking to identify a suspect(s) and a motive. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Tipsters will ne…

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by Cecilia Levine
Prince George's
Police & Fire
$25K Reward Offered In Deadly Prince George's Shooting $25K Reward Offered In Deadly Prince George's Shooting
$25K Reward Offered In Deadly Prince George's Shooting Authorities in Prince George's County are investigating a shooting that left one person dead on Sunday. The unidentified male was shot on the 15400 block of Empress Way in Bowie around 7:50 p.m., police said in a statement. The victim was found outside suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The victim's name will be released pending notification of kin. Detectives are working to identify a suspect(s) and a motive. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. The Prince George’s County Po…

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by Cecilia Levine
Essex NJ
Police & Fire
$10K Reward Offered In Shooting Death Of Maplewood Soccer Player Moussa Fofana $10K Reward Offered In Shooting Death Of Maplewood Soccer Player Moussa Fofana
$10K Reward Offered In Shooting Death Of Maplewood Soccer Player Moussa Fofana The Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura’s Crime Stoppers Program is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Moussa Fofana. The 18-year-old Columbia High School soccer player was shot Sunday, June 6 at Underhill Sports Complex around 9:40 p.m., according to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said.  He was pronounced dead at the scene approximately one hour later. A second male victim was treated at an area hospital for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. More than $125,000 had …

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by Cecilia Levine