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Man Wanted For Murder Of Suitland Woman, 27: Police Man Wanted For Murder Of Suitland Woman, 27: Police
Man Wanted For Murder Of Suitland Woman, 27: Police Police have identified and obtained an arrest warrant for one of the two men believed to be connected to last weekend's deadly shooting of a Prince George’s County woman. Raheem Hawkins-Boseman, 22, of Silver Spring, was charged on an arrest warrant with first-degree murder, the PGPD said Friday, March 22. The charges come following the shooting of Jessica Somerville, 27, of Suitland, who was found suffering from a gunshot wound in a parking lot on the 5800 block of Silver Hill Road in District Heights around 2:15 a.m. Sunday, March 17. Surveillance footage released shortly after the incid…
41-Year-Old Man Dies After Capitol Heights Shooting: Police 41-Year-Old Man Dies After Capitol Heights Shooting: Police
41-Year-Old Man Dies After Capitol Heights Shooting: Police A 41-year-old man died at a hospital several hours after being shot in Prince George’s County, police said. Airmus Dillard of Capitol Heights was found with multiple gunshot wounds as officers responded to the 300 block Cedarleaf Avenue around 6:25 p.m. Tuesday, March 5. He was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead several hours later. Investigators are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s) but do not believe the crime to be random. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment. Anyone with information wh…
IDs Released For Man, 10-Year-Old Girl Dead In Landover Murder-Suicide: Police IDs Released For Man, 10-Year-Old Girl Dead In Landover Murder-Suicide: Police
IDs Released For Man, 10-Year-Old Girl Dead In Landover Murder-Suicide: Police Police have identified the man and 11-year-old girl who died in a murder-suicide at a Maryland home Wednesday night. Police believe Curtis Lynch, 38, shot a woman and 11-year-old Mailyn Turkes before turning the gun on himself at a home on the 6900 block of Stansbury Lane in Landover around 9:30 p.m. Both Lynch and Turkes were pronounced dead at the scene, while the woman was taken to a nearby hospital and was listed in critical but stable condition. Lynch is the victim’s stepfather, police added. The motive for the shooting remains under investigation. The woman is related to both the su…
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…
Disturbing Video Shows Man Pushed Onto SEPTA Train Tracks Disturbing Video Shows Man Pushed Onto SEPTA Train Tracks
Disturbing Video Shows Man Pushed Onto SEPTA Train Tracks New footage shows the moment a West Philadelphia SEPTA commuter was shoved in front of an oncoming train Thursday evening, Jan. 4.  The disturbing clip posted to X.com by user @PhillyCrimeUpd appears to show two men involved in a fight before one of them seems to push the other onto the tracks.  (Warning: Graphic video below.)  **VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED*****Video may be disturbing ** Philadelphia Video surfaces of a fight on SEPTA’s subway platform at 34th and Market A man is thrown onto the tracks in front of a moving train. The train could not be stopped in time an…
Resident Shot Dead Answering Front Door Of Northeast Philly Home: Detectives Resident Shot Dead Answering Front Door Of Northeast Philly Home: Detectives
Resident Shot Dead Answering Front Door Of Northeast Philly Home: Detectives Police have identified the Northeast Philadelphia man who was shot and killed answering his door late Thursday night, Dec. 28.  Bilal Henry, 33, heard a loud knocking at his 3500 Woodhaven Road apartment sometime before 11:30 p.m., according to investigators.  When he opened the door, he was shot multiple times in the torso, police said. First responders pronounced Henry dead at the scene minutes later, authorities said.  Detectives said other people were in the home at the time of the shooting but that none of them were injured. No motive is apparent to investigators and no…
Shooting Victim Lying Face-Up On Highway Under White Sheet In Philadelphia: Police Shooting Victim Lying Face-Up On Highway Under White Sheet In Philadelphia: Police
Shooting Victim Lying Face-Up On Highway Under White Sheet In Philadelphia: Police A shooting victim was found lying in the roadway under a white sheet overnight in Philadelphia, police said. Officers were called to 2900 Westmont Street around 1:20 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 28 for a "hospital case," city police said. There, they found the unidentified Hispanic man lying face-up in the roadway under a sheet, having suffered a gunshot wound to the right side of his face, police said. Medic Unit #25B responded to the scene prior to the arrival of police and pronounced the victim dead. The male remains unidentified. There is no motive or arrest; the investigation is ongoing with …
Video: Person Of Interest Wanted For Questioning In Bridgeport Woman's Death Video: Person Of Interest Wanted For Questioning In Bridgeport Woman's Death
Video: Person Of Interest Wanted For Questioning In Bridgeport Woman's Death Police in Fairfield County have released a video of a "person of interest " in a case involving a woman found dead in a shopping cart in an East End parking lot in November. The woman, identified as 37-year-old Rickeyta Baker, of Bridgeport. She was discovered next to a dumpster, behind 1028 Stratford Ave., at approximately 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3. Rickeyta Baker Bridgeport Police Department According to Bridgeport Police Det. Jeffrey A. Holtz, the department's Homicide Unit took over the investigation and located surveillance video that showed what appeared to be a male wheeling B…
Man Shot Dead Outside Philadelphia YMCA ID'd Man Shot Dead Outside Philadelphia YMCA ID'd
Man Shot Dead Outside Philadelphia YMCA ID'd Police in Philadelphia have named the 18-year-old man shot dead outside a YMCA on Wednesday, July 26.  Sadiq Dove of Grays Ferry was on the 900 block of South 17th Street when four armed men pulled up in a car and opened fire around 7:15 p.m., the department told Daily Voice.  #Philadelphia🚨WATCH & LISTEN: People run for cover in Graduate Hospital as 3 gunmen open fire on an 18 yr old man. The victim was shot several times and died at Penn Presbyterian pic.twitter.com/zppC0J5SKl — PhillyCrimeUpdate (@PhillyCrimeUpd) July 27, 2023 He was shot "multiple times in the head and legs" an…
SWAT Team Captures Teen Suspect In Baltimore Mass Shooting SWAT Team Captures Teen Suspect In Baltimore Mass Shooting
SWAT Team Captures Teen Suspect In Baltimore Mass Shooting A teen suspect in the Baltimore block party mass shooting that left two dead and injured 28 others last weekend. The 17-year-old boy was captured by a SWAT team and homicide unit, following the execution of a search warrant on Friday, July 7, Baltimore police announced. Those killed in the 12:30 a.m. incident Sunday, July 2 include Kylis Fagbemi, 20, and Aaliyah Gonzalez, 18, officials said. Three victims remained hospitalized and were listed in fair condition following the Sunday, July 2 shooting on the 800 block of Gretna Court. The teen was charged with possession of a firearm by a min…
Life-Threatening Injuries: Car Strikes Pedestrian In Mattapan, Police Investigate Life-Threatening Injuries: Car Strikes Pedestrian In Mattapan, Police Investigate
Life-Threatening Injuries: Car Strikes Pedestrian In Mattapan, Police Investigate The victim of a car crash was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, officials say.  A vehicle struck a person walking in the area of 1198 Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan around 11:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, according to the Boston Police Department.  The vehicle's driver stayed on the scene after hitting the pedestrian.  Full notifications were requested for the victim, who was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.  No arrests have been made as of Friday morning,  The Boston Police Department, Homicide Unit, and Fatal Collision Tea…
Smells Like Decomposition: Officers Sniff Out PG Grandma's Remains, Mom-Daughter Duo Charged Smells Like Decomposition: Officers Sniff Out PG Grandma's Remains, Mom-Daughter Duo Charged
Smells Like Decomposition: Officers Sniff Out PG Grandma's Remains, Mom-Daughter Duo Charged A Maryland woman enlisted her 19-year-old daughter for help hiding her own mother's remains, which were found in the basement of their home weeks after her murder, authorities said. Candace Craig, 44, had help from her 19-year-old daughter Salia Hardy, hiding the remains of her mom, Margaret Craig, who she killed on May 23, police in Prince George's County said. Patrol officers responded to a home in the 200 block of Hill Road in Landover for a welfare check around 1:35 p.m. on Friday, June 2, when a 911 caller said he had not communicated with Margaret Craig for several days and was worrie…
Cousins ID'd As Suspects In Quadruple Philadelphia Shooting Cousins ID'd As Suspects In Quadruple Philadelphia Shooting
Cousins ID'd As Suspects In Quadruple Philadelphia Shooting A pair of cousins and "persons of interest" have been identified in the bloody Lawncrest shooting that killed three and badly injured one in Lawncrest on Friday are armed, dangerous, and on the loose, say Philadelphia police.  Three young men were shot dead on the 5900 block of Palmetto Street in the near Northeast around 3:35 p.m. on April 28, Daily Voice reported. The victims have since been identified as:  Malik Ballard, 17, of Frankford  Khalif Frezghi, 18, of East Mount Airy Salah Fleming, 14, of North Philadelphia Police have said the fourth victim, a 16-year-old boy, …
Man Killed In Early Morning Springfield Shooting: Police Man Killed In Early Morning Springfield Shooting: Police
Man Killed In Early Morning Springfield Shooting: Police Authorities are investigating after a man was shot and killed in Springfield in the early morning hours of Monday, Jan. 23.  Police responded to reports of shots fired in the 200 block of Main Street in Indian Orchard just after 2 a.m., Public Information Officer for Springfield Police Ryan Walsh said on Twitter. The Springfield Police Homicide Unit under the direction of Captain Trent Duda is investigating in conjunction with the @HampdenDA . If you have any information on this case call our Detectives (413.787.6355) or anonymously Text-A-Tip, text CRIMES type SOLVE and your tip. (2/…
Arrest Made In Beating Death Of Bridgeport Homeless Man Arrest Made In Beating Death Of Bridgeport Homeless Man
Arrest Made In Beating Death Of Bridgeport Homeless Man Police have arrested a Bridgeport man for the alleged brutal beating death of a homeless person. The assault took place in Bridgeport around 9:15 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11, in the 800 block of Fairfield Ave., said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport. When officers arrived, they found the victim, 49-year-old Daniel Engeldrum, suffering from a head injury. Endgeldrum, who was homeless, was taken to Saint Vincent’s Hospital, where he died from his injuries two days later, on Friday, Jan. 13, Appleby said. Earlier report: Homeless Bridgeport Man Critical After A…
Son Stabs Mom Dead, Injures Man In Harrison Son Stabs Mom Dead, Injures Man In Harrison
Son Stabs Mom Dead, Injures Man In Harrison A 67-year-old woman was stabbed dead by her son and a 50-year-old man was  injured in a Harrison stabbing early Tuesday, Jan. 17, authorities said. Victor Temoche, 32, is believed to have stabbed Rosa Massoni and the man around 1:20 a.m. at the Harrison Gardens apartment complex, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Both victims were transported to University Hospital in Newark where Massoni was pronounced dead just after 2 a.m. It wasn't immediately clear how Temoche knew the second victim. Temoche was arrested and charged with murder, attempted murder, and weapons offen…
BF Kills GF During Labor Day Weekend Fight In Temple Hills BF Kills GF During Labor Day Weekend Fight In Temple Hills
BF Kills GF During Labor Day Weekend Fight In Temple Hills A 78-year-old man has been charged with murder in his girlfriend's death on accusations he shot and killed her during a dispute Labor Day Weekend in Maryland, authorities said. Sandra Watson, 67, of Saint Pauls, NC, was found with a gunshot wound on the 5300 block of Frazier Terrace around 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4, Prince George's County police said. She was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Booker Wilkins was subsequently charged with second-degree murder and other related offenses. He was in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status. Anyone with i…
Police ID Murder Victim In Glen Burnie, Suspect At Large, Officials Say Police ID Murder Victim In Glen Burnie, Suspect At Large, Officials Say
Police ID Murder Victim In Glen Burnie, Suspect At Large, Officials Say Police are on the lookout for a suspect after a Glen Burnie man was murdered, authorities say. Police discovered Matthew Anthony Ponder, 27, after he had been shot multiple times inside of a home in the 400 block of M Street North East around 2:30 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 31, according to Anne Arundel County Police. Despite life-saving efforts by officers and fire department personnel, Ponder was pronounced dead at the scene.  At this time, police believe the incident was targeted and that there is not a threat to the public. Investigators are urging members of the public with any infor…
Multiple Fatal Weekend Shootings Under Investigation In Prince George's County Multiple Fatal Weekend Shootings Under Investigation In Prince George's County
Multiple Fatal Weekend Shootings Under Investigation In Prince George's County Know anything? Several fatal weekend shootings are under investigation within a typically quiet Maryland county, authorities announced. In Prince George’s County, investigations have been launched into at least three fatal shootings that were reported during the weekend that began on Friday, Aug. 12. First, officers from the Homicide Unit were called shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, where they found 29-year-old Washington, DC resident Kavon Glover’s body in the unincorporated section of Upper Marlboro. Police said that officers were called to the 12800 block of William Bean…
2 Nabbed In Bridgeport Double Homicide Carried Out From Back Of Scooter 2 Nabbed In Bridgeport Double Homicide Carried Out From Back Of Scooter
2 Nabbed In Bridgeport Double Homicide Carried Out From Back Of Scooter Two men have been charged in a drive-by double homicide in Fairfield County that was carried out from the back of a scooter. The arrests took place in Bridgeport on Wednesday, Aug. 10, exactly one month from the date of the murders. Jahmir Daniel, age 18, of Bridgeport, and Jack Vaz, age 19, also of Bridgeport, were arrested by Bridgeport Police for the murders of 32-year-old Ramon Peguero, of Hartford, and Kazzmaire Dorsey, age 18, of Bridgeport, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport. Police believe that Peguero was the intended target and that Dorsey was str…
Brother Stabs Sister Dead In Prince George's Apartment: Police Brother Stabs Sister Dead In Prince George's Apartment: Police
Brother Stabs Sister Dead In Prince George's Apartment: Police A 38-year-old woman was stabbed dead by her brother earlier this week in Maryland, authorities said. Timothy Edwards, 34, is believed to have stabbed Nashanna Belnavis, whose body was found in an apartment on the 2000 block of Oglethorpe Street in Hyattsville Thursday, July 7 around 4:50 p.m., Prince George's County police said. The preliminary investigation reveals the suspect and victim were siblings. The motive was not immediately clear. Edwards was charged with first- and second-degree murder along with assault charges. He is in custody of the Department of Corrections on a no bon…
Details Released In Bayonne Homicide That Brought SWAT Team To Scene Details Released In Bayonne Homicide That Brought SWAT Team To Scene
Details Released In Bayonne Homicide That Brought SWAT Team To Scene Authorities have released details and made one arrest in connection with a stabbing in Bayonne that brought the Hudson County SWAT Team to the scene. Peter Revelo, 32, has been charged with murder after stabbing 33-year-old Mely Vanessa Tafoya Mendoza dead at a home at 105 North St., Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Police responding to a 911 call found Mendoza with a stab wound to her torso around noon. She was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 12:36 p.m.  Revelo was taken into custody at the scene and charged at the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office in J…
Authorities ID Slain Victim Of Double Prince George's Shooting Authorities ID Slain Victim Of Double Prince George's Shooting
Authorities ID Slain Victim Of Double Prince George's Shooting Authorities have identified the victim killed in a double shooting in Prince George’s County. Eric Anthony Galloway, 31, was found shot with another man in a vehicle near the intersection of 51st Street and Bass Place in Southeast DC around 12:50 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10, authorities said. Galloway was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver was taken to a nearby hospital and remained in critical condition, police said. A follow-up investigation found that the men were shot in the vehicle on the 5100 block of Leroy Gorham Drive in Prince George’s County before the driver traveled t…
Gunman Surrenders Years After Deadly Prince George's County Shooting: Police Gunman Surrenders Years After Deadly Prince George's County Shooting: Police
Gunman Surrenders Years After Deadly Prince George's County Shooting: Police A 28-year-old man has been arrested in a 2019 killing, authorities in Prince George's County announced. Troy Cleveland, Jr., of District Heights, is charged with shooting 46-year-old Sean Spence of Capitol Heights on Nov. 20, 2019, police said. On November 20, 2019, at approximately 7:30 pm, patrol officers were called to the 5700 block of Rollins Lane where they found Spence outside with multiple gunshot wounds. He died a short time later. On Jan. 9, 2022, Cleveland surrendered to the Maryland State Police Barracks in Forestville. He admitted his involvement in the shooting to investigato…
Robbery Turns Deadly: 4 Arrested In Prince George's Shooting Robbery Turns Deadly: 4 Arrested In Prince George's Shooting
Robbery Turns Deadly: 4 Arrested In Prince George's Shooting Two men and two juveniles were arrested in last week's deadly Oxon Hill robbery turned fatal shooting, police in Prince George's said. Angel Amaya, 20, and Josue Torres, 22, and two unidentified juveniles, were charged with first and second degree murder the Dec. 23 shooting death of John Cruz on Livingston Road. Cruz was found around 1:50 a.m., unresponsive in the driver’s seat of a car with gunshot wounds to his body. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The motive for the shooting was a result of a robbery. The four suspects are charged  and additional charges. They were being hel…