• Astros Sweep Away Orioles With 3-2 Victory

    HOUSTON (AP) — Josh Reddick had three hits and Alex Bregman’s tiebreaking RBI single in the seventh inning lifted the Houston Astros to a 3-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep.
    Miguel Castro (0-1) took over for Dylan Bundy to start the seventh and walked Derek Fisher with one out. Fisher stole second base with two outs and the Astros went on top when he scored on Bregman’s single to left field.
    Reddick, who started the season 1 for 11, s
  • Baltimore Mayor, Police Commissioner Say Violent Crime Is Down

    BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh and Police Commissioner Darryl De Sousa updated violence reduction efforts in the city through the first quarter of the year Wednesday.
    Mayor Pugh said, overall, violent crime is down this year in Baltimore, but police are dealing with some high-profile shootings, including a brazen home invasion that ended with two women dead before noon Wednesday.
    RELATED: 2 Women Dead After Morning Home Invasion In West Baltimore
    They also talked abou
  • This Is What Maryland Taxpayers Are Most Worried About This Tax Season

    By Carson Yarbrough, AskMen
    Filing taxes is a chore that ties Americans together. Not everyone loves tax season, but we all have to go through the same struggles – gathering receipts and files to make sure everything is in order for Tax Day in April (April 17 this year). But what may come as a surprise is what people are willing to do to get out of paying their taxes. According to an AskMen-Offers.com survey conducted with more than 1,000 people across the nation, 24% of Americans would be
  • LeBron Has Closed Gap In MVP Race, But It Should Still Go To Harden

    By Matt Citak
    With the 2017-18 NBA regular season nearing its end, one of the biggest questions that remains is who will take home the league’s Most Valuable Player Award.
    There are numerous players that are worthy of being in the conversation for the coveted award. Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is having a career-year, averaging 26.7 points, 6.6 assists, and 4.5 rebounds per game while likely leading Portland to the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference Playoffs. Raptors guard De
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  • Court Docs: Boyfriend Of Murdered Pregnant Teacher Told Police He Shot Her In The Head

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Details of an ever-changing story are emerging in the murder of Columbia high school teacher Laura Wallen.
    This new information is coming from prosecution documents detailing what Tyler Tessier, who is charged with murdering Wallen last September, told police shortly after his arrest.
    Laura Wallen, who was four months pregnant with Tessier’s child, was found in a shallow grave in a Montgomery County field after being shot execution-style in the head.
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  • Anne Arundel Co. Man Arrested On Child Porn Charges

    BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Authorities have arrested an Anne Arundel County man for distributing and possessing child porn.
    Maryland State police say Edward William Weekley, 25, of Arnold, Maryland, was arrested Wednesday morning after police found evidence that he downloaded and shared child porn online.
    Troopers say they’ve been investigating since November, which led them to trace child porn to Weekley’s residence. At the time of Weekley’s arrest, investigators say they found ch
  • Augusta National Golf Club Chairman Announces Creation Of Amateur Women’s Championship

    Ryan Mayer
    The Masters returns once more tomorrow when the best golfers in the world descend upon Augusta National Golf Club for the weekend. Prior to the start of the tournament, the chairman of Augusta, Fred Ridley, made news today when he announced the formation of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur Championship, the final round of which will be played at the famed course.
    The championship, which will have it’s inaugural event in April of 2019, will extend invitations to an inte
  • Maryland Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Bill

    ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland Senate has passed a measure that aims to create opportunities for minority business owners to become licensed medical marijuana growers and processors.
    The measure passed the Senate with a vote of 42-3 on Wednesday. It would increase the number of licenses for medical marijuana growers from 15 to as many as 22. No black-owned companies in Maryland currently have these licenses. Two of the licenses would go to growers that narrowly missed getting licenses
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  • 2 Women Dead After Morning Home Invasion In West Baltimore

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two women are dead after being shot during a home invasion in west Baltimore Wednesday morning.
    Police say the shooting happened just after 11:45 a.m., when officers were called out to a home in the unit block of Gorman Ave. for reports of gunfire.
    Responding officers found two women with gunshot wounds.
    Scene of home invasion in West Baltimore, Gorman Avenue— not far from Bon Secours Hospital@wjz pic.twitter.com/5Gbu8NGNlr
    — Mike Hellgren (@HellgrenWJZ)
  • Devils Could Be Dangerous In Playoffs

    By Steve Silverman
    As the NHL hits the deepest part of the regular-season stretch run, it’s all about making the playoffs and getting in position to get the best match-up possible.
    The team that may find themselves in quite a bit of trouble is the team that has to face the New Jersey Devils in the opening round.
    After Wednesday night’s action, the Devils were in the Eastern Conference’s number one wild-card position. If the season ended right now, they would face the Washington
  • Police ID Suspects Arrested For Shooting In Which Victim Was Driven To Hopkins Hospital

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police have identified five suspects arrested in connection with Tuesday’s shooting, in which one of the vehicles involved was followed to Johns Hopkins Hospital by officers.
    Just before 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Baltimore Police Department officers saw two groups of people shooting at each other in the 2100 block of Aiken St.
    A shot time later, officers saw a vehicle leaving the scene at a high rate of speed. Officers followed that vehicle to Johns Hopkins Hospital.
    There
  • Kansas City Royals Become First Team To Sign A Player With Autism

    CBS Local — Tarik El-Abour is not a Major League Baseball player yet, but his signing by the Kansas City Royals marks a historic first for the national pastime.
    After signing a minor league contract in early March, El-Abour is believed to be the first pro baseball player on the autism spectrum. The California native’s mother says her son has always envisioned this day, even before he understood that he was autistic.
    “Those of us without autism think in concepts, he th
  • Bump Stock Ban Given Final Approval In Maryland

    ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A ban on devices that can increase a semi-automatic rifle’s firing rate has cleared the Maryland General Assembly.
    The bill was approved by the Senate Wednesday, sending it to Gov. Larry Hogan who has said he will sign it.
    The measure bans bump stocks. They can make a semi-automatic rifle’s firing rate nearly fully automatic.
    Bump stocks were used in the mass shooting in Las Vegas last year that killed 58 people and wounded more than 800.
    The measure is on
  • Maryland Approves Billions In Incentives To Lure Amazon HQ2

    ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland General Assembly has approved an incentive package of more than $5 billion to try to lure Amazon’s second headquarters to Maryland.
    The House of Delegates voted 79-59 Wednesday for the bill, sending it to Gov. Larry Hogan who submitted the plan. A spokeswoman for the governor says he will sign the bill.
    Supporters described it as a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attract a company that promises to create 50,000 jobs. Opponents derided it as corpora
  • Ohtani’s Desire To Play Both Ways Should Be Applauded

    By Matt Citak
    Heading into this past offseason, there was one free agent that just about every team around the league had some level of interest in- Shohei Ohtani.
    Ohtani was leaving Japan and heading to Major League Baseball in pursuit of something that has not been done in almost 100 years. The 23-year-old Japanese phenom came to MLB in an attempt to become a productive two-way player, something that has not truly been done since Babe Ruth accomplished the feat in 1919.
    While there was a ton o
  • Maryland Governor Vetoes School Construction Policy Changes

    ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Gov. Larry Hogan has vetoed a bill that would change how school construction funding decisions are made.
    The Republican governor vetoed the bill Wednesday. The measure passed both chambers of the Democrat-controlled General Assembly with enough votes to override the veto, but the vote could be very close.
    The bill takes the power of approving school construction money away from the Board of Public Works, a three-member panel that includes the governor, comptroller and
  • Pasta Linked To Healthy Dieting And Weight Loss, Study Says

    CBS Local — A new study has good news for pasta fans who are looking to enjoy their spaghetti but still watch their weight.
    According to researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, carbohydrates found in pasta have a low glycemic index. This means that they cause smaller increases in blood sugar levels and are less likely to affect your waistline.
    “The study found that pasta didn’t contribute to weight gain or increase in body fat,” Dr. John Sievenpi
  • Bullied Boy With Different Colored Eyes, Cleft Lip Adopts Cat With Same Attributes

    OKLAHOMA (CBS) – An Oklahoma boy and his new pet are stealing the hearts of social media users.
    7-year-old Madden was born with a cleft lip and two different colored eyes.
    He’s had surgery to correct the cleft lip, but still gets bullied because of his scar and his unusual eyes.
    After his mom blogged about it, a Minnesota mom shared pictures of a cat with the same physical attributes.
    Madden’s family traveled all the way to Minnesota to adopt “Moon.”
    Now Madden and
  • Woman Turning 111 Reads Bible Every Day, Credits Long-Life To Her Faith

    CHICAGO (WBBM-TV) — A woman in Illinois is celebrating a milestone, she’s turning 111 years old.
    The celebration began early Monday morning when friends and family took Merle Phillips on a bus tour to some of her favorite places around town.
    From the Carol Stream fire department to the Cosley Zoo to her old house in Wheaton.
    The party on the bus ended with a party at Belmont Village, and Merle Phillips was having the time of her life.
    “I’m so grateful,” she said. &l
  • Ravens Sign Former Redskin Robert Griffin III

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Ravens have signed Heisman winning quarterback and former Washington Redskin Robert Griffin III.
    The Ravens and RGIII agreed to a one-year deal.
    We have agreed to a one-year deal with QB Robert Griffin.
    — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) April 4, 2018#PlayLikeARaven
    — Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 4, 2018Follow @WJZ on Twitter and like WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimore on Facebook
  • Maryland Senate Panel Approves School Safety Standards Bill

    ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A Maryland Senate panel has approved a measure to create consistent standards for school safety statewide.
    The Senate Budget and Taxation Committee passed the bill Wednesday. It now goes to the full Senate.
    The bill requires the Maryland State Department of Education and the Maryland Center for School Safety to develop a policy for school-safety assessment. The policy will include guidance on identifying people whose behavior could pose a threat to a school.
    The measu
  • Man Accused Of Killing Mother Of 3 Arrested

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police have arrested the man accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife at her home on Easter.
    Jermeal Gould was arrested Wednesday near Jersey Rd. in Salisbury. He is accused of killing his ex-wife and mother of three, Erica Gould.
    CAPTURED…detectives have located and arrested Jermeal Gould after he was found within a vehicle that was travelin…twitter.com/i/web/status/9…—Salisbury Police (@SalisburyPD) April 04, 2018
    Police say there was a fight b
  • YouTube Shooter’s Brother Said He Warned Police In Advance

    (CNN) –– The brother of Nasim Najafi Aghdam worried she might do something dangerous.
    The concerns started over the weekend when Aghdam stopped answering her phone, her brother told CNN affiliate KGTV. Then the San Diego resident’s car was found more than 700 miles northwest, in Mountain View, California.
    “I Googled ‘Mountain View,’ and it was close to YouTube headquarters. And she had a problem with YouTube,” said Aghdam’s brother, who did no
  • Dow Sinks After News Of China’s New Tariffs

    (CNN Money) — Stocks plummeted then pulled back somewhat on Wednesday after trade tensions between the United States and China reached a boiling point.
    The Dow fell about 100 points after tumbling as much as 500 points at the open. Wary investors sold off industrial giants with heavy exposure to China. The S&P 500 slipped less than a half percentage point, and the Nasdaq turned slightly positive.
    The Chinese Ministry of Commerce said Wednesday that it plans to impose a 25% tariff on $5
  • My Life As An NFL Draft Prospect: K.C. McDermott

    The 2018 NFL Draft is set for Thursday, April 26th through Saturday, April 28th. As the stars of the college game get ready to find out where they will begin their NFL journey, CBS Local Sports’ “My Life As” series will give them an opportunity to talk about how they got to this point and what they expect from the future in their own words.
    We begin with Miami Hurricanes tackle K.C. McDermott. K.C. comes from a football family, both of his older brothers played at the
  • Eat Your Way Across The US At America’s Best Diners

    By Randy Yagi 
    An iconic part of American culture for more than 100 years, diners have been described as one of the quintessential culinary experiences in the U.S. Generously portrayed in song, film, fiction and art, the classic American diners are typically defined by traditional late night American cuisine, retro food counters and simple stools, a smattering of tables and a stylish décor that sends customers back to a time when life was much simpler. Although diners are not nearly
  • 2 Teens Charged With Murder In Fatal Shooting In Maryland

    ADELPHI, Md. (AP) — Police in Maryland say two teenagers have been charged in connection with a fatal shooting.
    Prince George’s County police said in a news release Tuesday that 19-year-old Freddy Mendez-Cruz and 16-year-old Christian Alvarado are charged with first- and second-degree murder. Alvarado is charged as an adult.
    News outlets report patrol officers responded for a report of a shooting on March 22. When they arrived, officers found 37-year-old Ruben Garcia-Ramos suffering
  • Mark Zuckerberg To Testify Before House Panel On April 11

    (CNN Money) — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify in front of a Congressional panel on April 11.
    He’s set to appear before the House Energy and Commerce Committee next Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. ET to talk about the “company’s use and protection of user data.”
    RELATED: Facebook’s Zuckerberg Admits Mistakes, Outlines Fixes
    Reps. Greg Walden and Frank Pallone, Jr., the chair and ranking member of the committee, respectively, said in a statement 
  • Man Shot While Walking Down Baltimore Street

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police are searching for a suspect after finding a man who had been shot.
    Police say officers responded to the 5000 block of Laurel Avenue for a report of a male laying in the street Wednesday at 5:50 a.m. Once they arrived, they say they found a 39 year-old male  sitting on the curb, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was alert and able to speak.
    According to authorities the victim was transported to an area hospital where he
  • Weather Blog: Very Foggy All Morning

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Well we are touching all the bases today. OK not all but enough. Fog this morning. Then rain and thunderstorms through the midday lunch hour. Then clearing, chilly, and windy through the afternoon. All we are missing is snow, and sleet. Wait I spoke too soon, that could be coming our way Saturday. Let’s specifically discuss that.
    Chilly tomorrow, then a warm up for Friday. But then another strong cold front on Friday night will sink our temps to 38° with Saturda
  • Speeches, Marches Mark Martin Luther King Anniversary

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Fifty years after the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, the civil rights leader’s family and admirers will mark the anniversary of his death with marches, speeches and quiet reflection on Wednesday.
    The commemorations stretch from his hometown of Atlanta to Memphis, where he died, and points beyond. Among the first events is a march led by the same sanitation workers union whose low pay King had come to protest when he was shot. Another event will ki
  • YouTube Shooter Identified; Family Members Say She Hated The Company

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The investigation continues into the shooting at YouTube headquarters in Northern California. Now, the father of the accused shooter says he tried to warn the police.
    Witnesses said they heard 7-8 shots being fired from the YouTube building.
    San Bruno police have identified Nasim Aghdam, 39, as the person who opened fire, shooting three people, before killing herself at YouTube’s headquarters Tuesday afternoon.
    “We heard , boom, boom, you know?” sai
  • Missing Baltimore County Man

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police are searching for missing Israel Antonio Morales Chavez, 42.
    Police say he was last seen Tuesday at 7:45 a.m.
    According to authorities Morales Chavez suffers from medical conditions which inhibit his ability to care for himself.
    Police describe him as a Hispanic male, 5’3”, 175 pounds, with black hair, and brown eyes.
    #BCoPD are searching for a missing man, Israel Antonio Morales Chavez, 42. He was last seen in the 1
  • Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Predicted To Be Sooner Than Expected

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The cherry blossom peak bloom dates have changed yet again, but this time they moved up!
    The National Park Service now says the peak will start Thursday and continue through Sunday. The service says it is impossible to predict peak bloom more than ten days in advance.
    Upcoming windy weather and cold temperatures may affect the trees and many are concerned the dates will get pushed back again.
    RELATED: Wind Advisory Issued For Most Of Md. Wednesday
    The National Cherry
  • China Fires Back, Announcing Tariffs On US Planes, Cars And Soybeans

    (CNN Money) — China is punching back in the escalating trade dispute with the United States, announcing plans for heavy new tariffs on dozens more US goods including aircraft and autos.
    The Chinese Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday said it plans to impose a 25% tariff on $50 billion worth of US exports. The 106 affected products will also include soybeans and chemicals.
    China’s announcement is a direct response to the Trump administration’s publication Tuesday of a li
  • 4 Presumed Dead In California Marine Helicopter Crash

    SAN DIEGO (AP) — A Marine helicopter crashed during a Southern California training mission and all four crew members were believed killed, the military said.
    The CH-53E Super Stallion went down shortly after 2:30 p.m. Tuesday near El Centro, a few miles from the U.S.-Mexico border.
    The helicopter was with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing out of the Miramar air station in San Diego, according to a base press statement.
    The nearby Naval Air Facility El Centro messaged that the crash site was nor
  • Reddick Drives In 6 As Astros Beat Orioles 10-6

    HOUSTON (AP) — A day ago Josh Reddick was pleading for a hit on Twitter after typing “I will get a hit” 13 times in one post worked for St. Louis outfielder Dexter Fowler.
    Once Reddick got that first hit out of the way, he busted out in a big way Tuesday night.
    Reddick hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning and a grand slam in Houston’s five-run seventh, leading the Astros to a 10-6 win over the Baltimore Orioles.
    “He’d taken some pretty good swings and hadn&
  • Team overseeing Baltimore Police consent decree assures public of progress despite turnover in department - Baltimore Sun

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    Team overseeing Baltimore Police consent decree assures public of progress despite turnover in department
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    Sweeping policy reforms are moving forward, despite turnover in the Baltimore police department, members of a team overseeing the Baltimore police consent decree told residents at a public meeting Tuesday night. Six members of the independent ...
  • Maryland weather: Windy Wednesday predicted, with possible gusts of 50 mph - Baltimore Sun (blog)

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    Maryland weather: Windy Wednesday predicted, with possible gusts of 50 mph
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    Hold on to your hats, Baltimore. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. “Strong winds will increase Wednesday morning ahead of a strong cold front and continue into early Wednesday evening,” the ...and more »
  • Man dies after West Baltimore house fire - Baltimore Sun

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    A man has died after a West Baltimore fire that also killed his mother last month. Leon Pope, 55, was in critical condition after firefighters pulled him from the blaze at a home in the 2300 block of Orem Ave. on March 25. He died later that day ...and more »
  • Officials: YouTube Shooting Investigated As Domestic Dispute - CBS Baltimore / WJZ

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    Officials: YouTube Shooting Investigated As Domestic Dispute
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    SAN BRUNO, Calif. (AP) — A shooting at YouTube headquarters Tuesday that wounded three people is being investigated as a domestic dispute, two law enforcement officials said. UPDATE: Female shooter in incident at YouTube headquarters in San Bruno ...and more »
  • Officials: YouTube Shooting Investigated As Domestic Dispute

    SAN BRUNO, Calif. (AP) — A shooting at YouTube headquarters Tuesday that wounded three people is being investigated as a domestic dispute, two law enforcement officials said.
    UPDATE: Female shooter in incident at YouTube headquarters in San Bruno, California, is dead, CBS News confirms. pic.twitter.com/ClDjOxMO79
    — CBS News (@CBSNews) April 3, 2018The officials with knowledge of the investigation spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because they were not author
  • Wind Advisory Issued For Most Of Md. Wednesday

    BALTIMORE (WJZ)– A Wind Advisory has been issued for most of Maryland Wednesday.
    WJZ’s Meg McNamara says Wednesday will be blustery as a strong cold front moves through. Winds will reach between 20 to 30 mph and gusts may reach up to 50 mph.
    The advisory will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
    Wednesday will be blustery as a strong cold front moves through. West winds between 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph. #WJZ pic.twitter.com/8Thg
  • Baltimore Police seeking 3 men of interest in exchange of gunfire at ... - Baltimore Sun

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    Baltimore Police are seeking three men considered “persons of interest” in an exchange of gunfire in the hallway of an off-campus Morgan State University apartment building on Monday night, they said Tuesday.
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  • New Port Covington buildings, bond sale on the drawing board - Baltimore Sun

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    The developers of the sprawling Port Covington property on the South Baltimore waterfront say they will soon seek their first sale of city bonds and put the proceeds toward the infrastructure to support two or three mixed-use buildings that will open ...
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  • Ravens, Up-2-Us Sports partner for Baltimore youth - WBAL Baltimore

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    The Baltimore Ravens investing in the youth of Baltimore is nothing new. What is a bit different this time around is that the players are directly involved in how they're going to do it. In a partnership with Up-2-Us Sports, the Ravens have committed ...and more »
  • Wind Advisory Issued For For Most Of Md. Wednesday

    BALTIMORE (WJZ)– A Wind Advisory has been issued for most of Maryland Wednesday.
    WJZ’s Meg McNamara says Wednesday will be blustery as a strong cold front moves through. Winds will reach between 20 to 30 mph and gusts may reach up to 50 mph.
    The advisory will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
    Follow @WJZ on Twitter and like WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimore on Facebook
  • Baltimore Ravens invest $1.5 million to bring youth coaches, mentors to city - Baltimore Sun

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    Baltimore Ravens invest $1.5 million to bring youth coaches, mentors to city
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    Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh appeared Tuesday with Baltimore Ravens President Dick Cass and Up2Us Sports CEO Paul Caccamo to announce the NFL team's $1.5 million initiative to bring hundreds of coaches and mentors to work with the city's youth. (Ian ...
  • Man shot at Foundry Row shopping center in Baltimore County ... - Baltimore Sun

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    A man was shot today in the parking lot of an Owings Mills shopping center, according to Baltimore County Police.
    Police Investigating Shooting At Foundry Row « CBS BaltimoreCBS Baltimore / WJZall 10 news articles »
  • Officers Witness Shootout, Follow Car to Baltimore Hospital - U.S. News & World Report

    Officers Witness Shootout, Follow Car to Baltimore Hospital
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    Police who witnessed a shootout between two groups of people in Baltimore pursued one group in a chase that ended at a hospital. April 3, 2018, at 6:05 p.m.. Officers Witness Shootout, Follow Car to Baltimore Hospital. Share. ×. Share on Facebook ...

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