Baltimore Crime and Corruption

Baltimore Crime and Corruption April 15

Baltimore mall shooting puts 7-year-old in hospital

Baltimore police say a 7-year-old girls was shot on April 13, 2024, at the Mondawmin Mall when she was caught in the crossfire of two groups who got into an altercation.

Maryland March 13

Maryland youth program faces child sexual abuse allegations in newly filed lawsuits

Two lawsuits were filed alleging sexual abuse of more than three dozen children at the Good Shepherd Services behavioral health treatment center in Maryland.

Baltimore Crime and Corruption March 7

Baltimore man convicted of murder in ambush of police officer, but motive was never presented

Baltimore man Elliot Knox was convicted of first-degree murder in the 2021 shooting ambush of police officer Keona Holley and civilian Justin Johnson. His motive remains unknown.

Baltimore Crime and Corruption February 28

Motive still unknown as trial begins for ambush shooting of Baltimore police officer

On Feb. 27, trial began for a man accused in the fatal shooting ambush of Baltimore police officer Keona Holley, who was sitting in her patrol car when she was killed in 2021.

Maryland February 19

Baltimore police officer indicted on excessive force, reckless endangerment

Cpl. Zachary Small of the Baltimore County Police Department has been charged with use of excessive force, reckless endangerment, misconduct in office, and assault.

Maryland February 16

Baltimore County officer accused of excessive force after pepper-spraying cuffed suspect

Baltimore County Police Cpl. Zachary Small has been charged with use of excessive force against a handcuffed suspect whom he allegedly pepper-sprayed in the face.

US February 7

Parents of murdered Baltimore tech CEO urge state to end good behavior credits for imprisoned rapists

The parents of tech CEO Pava Marie LaPere, who was killed in Baltimore by a convicted rapist out of jail early, urged Maryland lawmakers to end good time credits for imprisoned rapists.

Baltimore Crime and Corruption January 27

Baltimore crime spree: Woman charged with attempted murder after stabbings, hit-and-runs left 6 injured

Tanay Stallings-Brown, 31, of Baltimore has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after police say she went on a crime spree that left six victims injured.

Maryland January 22

Baltimore police officers cleared of charges in fatal shooting of suspect during foot pursuit

Four Baltimore police officers who fired multiple shots at Hunter Jessup, 27, during a foot pursuit last November will not face criminal charges, officials say.

Maryland January 5

Baltimore sees historic drop in homicide rate for first time in nearly a decade

Baltimore experienced less than 300 homicides in 2023, marking the first time in nearly a decade. The 20% annual decrease is attributed to ongoing anti-violence efforts.