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• Lawsuit Filed For Girl Left Brain-Damaged After Electrical Shock At MGM National Harbor

  19-11-2018 23:54
  OXON HILL, Md. (WJZ) — The family of a little girl who was severely injured after touching an electrified handrail at the MGM National Harbor is now taking the company to court.
  They’ve filed a lawsuit alleging contractors should have caught the faulty wiring and lighting that caused a handrail to electrify over the summer.
  The lawsuit says other visitors had gotten shocked by the railing in the days before their 6-year-old client visited the MGM National Harbor with her family, and
  
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• Ravens Look For QB Lamar Jackson To Run Less, Throw More

  19-11-2018 23:29
  BALTIMORE (AP) — In a league that relies heavily on the forward pass, the Baltimore Ravens have gone old-school in their bid to reach the NFL playoffs.
  With quarterback Lamar Jackson leading the way , the Ravens rushed for 265 yards Sunday in a 24-21 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Jackson ran 27 times for 117 yards, Gus Edwards garnered 115 yards on the ground and both rookies rushed for seven first downs.
  There’s a good chance Jackson will start for the injured Joe F
  
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• ‘Like Being Slapped In The Face’: Ellicott City Residents Shocked By Hate Fliers

  19-11-2018 23:19
  ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Like being slapped in the face, Ellicott City reacts after KKK fliers were found on Main Steet, prompting investigations and outrage.
  Ellicott City residents say there’s no room for hate on Main Street. The community is pushing back hard after racist fliers were found thrown around town this weekend.
  Those who live and work in the area are nothing short of angry about the intrusion of intolerance and say that, in their welcoming community, the KKK’s e
  
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• Ravens Rookie TE Hayden Hurst Shares His Story To Help Destigmatize Mental Illness

  19-11-2018 23:08
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Ravens rookie tight end Hayden Hurst was the 25th pick in the 2018 NFL draft, but he began his professional career as a pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates minor league system.
  At 24, he is at the beginning of what should be a phenomenal NFL career, but what may be his greatest accomplishment is overcoming a personal battle that often sidelines a lesser man.
  “When I first started noticing it, my palms would get kinda sweaty,” Hurst said. “When I would
  
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• Suspicious Package Investigated At Downtown Baltimore Building

  19-11-2018 22:50
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Authorities are investigating a suspicious package reported at a high-rise building in downtown Baltimore.
  Several emergency vehicles are at the intersection of Ashland and Rutland Avenues.
  A suspicious package was reported with something leaking from it.
  No injuries have been reported at this time.
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• Man Injured In Parkville Fire Has Died From His Injuries

  19-11-2018 22:40
  PARKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — A man who was rescued from a fire at an apartment complex in Parkville last week has died from his injuries.
  Michael Anthony Carter, 33, was seriously injured by the fire, and authorities say he died from his injuries on Saturday.
  The Baltimore County Fire Department responded to a call at 8:40 p.m. on Nov. 13, about a fire in the 7700 block of Hillendale Rd.
  At Least One Man Seriously Injured In Parkville Fire
  Carter was rescued and taken to Shock Trauma. He wa
  
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• Police Use Victim’s Phone To Track Stolen Car, Arrest Carjacker

  19-11-2018 22:16
  LAUREL, Md. (WJZ) — A man caught on camera committing an armed carjacking was arrested after Prince George’s County police used the victim’s phone to track the stolen car.
  Officers responded to the 14600 block of Baltimore Ave. in Laurel Sunday evening for a reported armed carjacking.
  The investigation showed that 35-year-old Nelson Acevedo of Gaithersburg had used a handgun to demand the driver’s keys, using their car to flee the area.
  The carjacking was captured by
  
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• Orioles New GM Elias Begins Rebuild Of Worst Team In Majors

  19-11-2018 21:55
  BALTIMORE (AP) — New Orioles general manager Mike Elias spoke excitedly Monday about rebuilding the worst team in the majors by drafting wisely, stocking the farm system and delving deep into the International market.
  After finishing 47-115 this year, the Orioles essentially will start from scratch under the 35-year-old Elias and a yet-to-be named replacement for manager Buck Showalter, who was fired after 8½ seasons.
  Sitting between John Angelos and Lou Angelos — Baltimore&rs
  
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• Boomer Esiason: Bears Should Win NFC North, But They’re Not On Saints, Rams’ Level

  19-11-2018 21:11
  Ryan Mayer
  The Chicago Bears have been one of the surprise teams of the 2018 season, sitting at 7-3 after a 25-20 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night. The Bears now lead the NFC North by two games over the Vikings and look to be in prime position for a playoff spot.
  The biggest strength has been the defense, which ranks fourth in the league in points allowed at a shade under 20 per game, while piling up a league-leading 17 interceptions. Pass rusher Khalil Mack has provided a mass
  
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• Driver Injured After Running Car Into Cockeysville Post Office

  19-11-2018 21:07
  COCKEYSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Baltimore County are trying to determine what caused a person to drive their car into a post office building Monday morning.
  Officers were called just before 11:43 a.m. for a report of a driver who ran their car into a post office building at 115 Wight Ave.
  A shot of damage to the #Cockeysville Post Office after a vehicle ran into it today. ^EA pic.twitter.com/p1j0apHNbg
  — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) November 19, 2018No one insid
  
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• Marilu Henner Guest Stars On An All-New Episode Of ‘The Neighborhood’

  19-11-2018 20:44
  Thanksgiving is coming to The Neighborhood this week! Marilu Henner guest stars on all-new episode as Dave’s politically incorrect mother who joins the Johnsons and Butlers for a meal they won’t forget!
  Check out the clip above for a behind the scenes look in with the cast. Tune in for all the fun tonight at 8/7c, only on CBS.
  
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• 18-Year-Old, 14-Year-Old Arrested With Loaded Gun, Marijuana

  19-11-2018 20:44
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — An 18-year-old and 14-year-old have been arrested after police say they were found with a loaded gun and marijuana in their vehicle.
  The two were arrested after Baltimore PD officers stopped their vehicle Sunday afternoon in the 3300 block of Westwood Ave.
  During a search of the car, officers reportedly found a loaded .22 caliber semi-automatic handgun and marijuana.
  The driver of the vehicle, 18-year-old Joshua Whittington, and the 14-year-old passeng
  
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• City Council To Begin Confirmation Process For Baltimore’s Next Police Commissioner

  19-11-2018 20:32
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore City Council will start the confirmation process for Fort Worth Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald, who Mayor Catherine Pugh has chosen to be the city’s new police commissioner.
  City Council President Jack Young, Councilman Robert Stokes, Councilwoman Sharon Green Middleton, and Councilman Brandon Scott will travel to Fort Worth Dec 9 through Dec 11 to vet Fitzgerald.
  While in Fort Worth, they will meet with “members of the clergy, citizen advocat
  
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• TSA Food Packing Tips For Thanksgiving Travelers

  19-11-2018 20:22
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — With Thanksgiving a few days away, travelers flying to meet family and friends wonder what food items are allowed through a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint.
  Passengers can carry some food through a checkpoint while others have to be put in a checked bag.
  Solid items like pies, cakes, and other baked goods can be carried through checkpoints but may require additional screening.
  TSA officials suggest that liquids and gels such as eggnog, syrup, and jellies
  
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• The Winner Of WJZ’s Mammoth Manic Monday Meltdown 2018 Is…

  19-11-2018 20:07
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A big crowd turned out in Fells Point Monday morning for an event you can only see on WJZ. It was the 21st annual Mammoth Manic Monday Meltdown.
  Votes were tallied on WJZ.com for the best performance of the year, and the winner was the Loyola Blakefield Mother’s Club.
  They took home the coveted Valentino.
  “The Mother’s Club is the heartbeat of the school. They keep us rolling,” said Anthony Day, president of the Loyola Blakefield Mother’s Clu
  
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• Man In Critical Condition After Being Shot In Baltimore Monday Morning

  19-11-2018 19:52
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 39-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot Monday morning in Baltimore.
  Police were called just after 10 a.m. about a shooting in the 1000 block of Appleton St.
  Responding officers found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds.
  He was taken to a local hospital, where police say he is currently in critical condition.
  Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call detectives at (410) 396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7lo
  
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• ‘Evil Monster’: Man Sentenced To Life For Killing Wife, 2 Daughters

  19-11-2018 19:29
  WELD COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – A man who pleaded guilty to killing his pregnant wife and two young daughters was sentenced to three life sentences without the possibility of parole Monday.
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• NFL Team Grades Week 11: Steelers, Bears Do Enough To Win

  19-11-2018 19:23
  By Steve Silverman
  The Steelers looked inept in two losses to the Jacksonville Jaguars a year ago, and they maintained a similar posture against the Jaguars for three quarters Sunday. But just when it looked like they were going to get wrecked again by Jacksonville, Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers came to life in the fourth quarter and pulled out a much-needed win. Pittsburgh made its statement in the victory, the Saints continued to roll and the Bears took a big step up the NFL ladder.
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• Three Suspects Arrested In Connection With Hagerstown Homicide

  19-11-2018 18:50
  HAGERSTOWN, Md. (WJZ) — Three people wanted in connection with the homicide of 22-year-old Cody Lynn were arrested over the weekend.
  Lynn was found gunned down in his home last Monday on North Locust Street in Hagerstown.
  Police Seek Suspect In Shooting Death Of Hagerstown Man
  Frederick County detectives arrested 31-year-old Dewayne Dawkins and 50-year-old Angelique Booker Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at the Econo Lodge on Francis Scott Key Drive in Frederick.
  Later that day at 11:16 a.m.
  
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• Health Officials Warn Against Honey Pacifiers After Babies Hospitalized With Botulism

  19-11-2018 17:16
  AUSTIN, Texas (CBS Local)— Health officials are warning against the use of baby pacifiers that contain honey after four babies were treated for botulism in Texas.
  Each infant that was sickened was given a honey-containing pacifier that had been purchased in Mexico, according to officials from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
  The four cases of botulism illnesses in the unrelated babies happened between mid-August and the end of October. Each infant was hospitalized for li
  
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• Trash Truck Crashes Into Abingdon Home

  19-11-2018 16:56
  ABINGDON, Md. (WJZ) — A trash truck crashed into a home in Harford County Monday.
  Chopper 13 was over the scene Monday where the truck crashed into a home in the 700 block Royal Mile Drive in Abingdon.Hazmat was requested for leaking saddle tanks and other potential hazards. A Technical Rescue Team was also requested due to major damage to the home.
  This story is developing. Stay with WJZ for the latest. 
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• Drag Car Crash Injures Md. Man, Shuts Down Delaware Racetrack

  19-11-2018 16:13
  DELMAR, Del. (AP) — Authorities say a Maryland man was seriously injured when he lost control of a drag car at a Delaware racetrack.
  News outlets cite a Delaware State Police release that says the 34-year-old man from Pocomoke was driving a 1995 Ford Mustang at the US 13 Dragway and Delaware International Speedway on Saturday.
  Police say the driver was making a timed pass by himself and lost control when he hit the eighth mile mark at a high speed and struck a guardrail. The car then struc
  
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• Redskins QB Alex Smith Suffers Nearly Same Injury As Joe Theismann Exactly 33 Years Later

  19-11-2018 15:52
  Ryan Mayer
  Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith was injured in the third quarter of Sunday’s 23-21 loss to the Houston Texans when defensive end J.J. Watt and Kareem Jackson combined to sack him. In the process, Smith’s ankle got pinned underneath him and he broke both the tibia and fibula in his right leg.
  The freak injury is nearly the exact same one that former Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann suffered, ending his career.
  Alex’s leg is exactly like mine 33 yrs ago
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• What Are This Year’s Hottest Holiday Toys?

  19-11-2018 15:47
  NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Christmas is just a few weeks away, so what do kids want to find under the tree this year?
  CBS New York’s Laura Podesta got a look at this year’s hottest holiday toys.
  The magic of the holiday season is already hitting toy stores across the country, with some items guaranteed to be the most wished for toys this year.
  A golden snitch from “Harry Potter” is expected to literally fly of the shelves.
  The golden snitch from “Harry Potter&rdq
  
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• School Resource Officer Uses Stun Gun On Maryland Student

  19-11-2018 14:54
  SALISBURY, Md. (AP) — Authorities say a school resource officer used a stun gun on a student at a Maryland high school.
  The Daily Times of Salisbury reports that Wicomico High School spokesman Paul Butler says the officer stunned a student who didn’t respond to attempts to calm him down during a fight with another student Friday.
  The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office charged 18-year-old Da-Mond Moore with assault and resisting arrest. Butler says he was hospitalized as a precaut
  
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• Fishing Boat Carrying Unknown Number Overturns, Body Found

  19-11-2018 14:19
  DOWNSVILLE, Md. (AP) — A woman’s body has been found by search crews following the discovery of a wrecked boat.
  But The Herald-Mail reports rescue workers don’t know how many people were on the Bass Tracker fiberglass boat found overturned Sunday morning on the Potomac River. Capt. Brian Albert with the Maryland Natural Resources Police says the boat was launched at Big Slackwater above Dam No. 4, and the body was found below the dam.
  He says no one answered at the home of a lo
  
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• Fishing Boat Carrying Unknown Number Overturns, Bodies Found

  19-11-2018 14:19
  DOWNSVILLE, Md. (AP) — The bodies of a Washington County couple have been found by search crews following the discovery of a wrecked boat.
  But The Herald-Mail reports rescue workers don’t know how many people were on the Bass Tracker fiberglass boat found overturned Sunday morning on the Potomac River. Capt. Brian Albert with the Maryland Natural Resources Police says the boat was launched at Big Slackwater above Dam No. 4, and the body was found below the dam.
  He says no one answere
  
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• Experimental Treatment Helps 2 Out Of 3 Peanut Allergy Sufferers, Study Finds

  19-11-2018 14:14
  (CNN) — Sometimes, Ellis Glover would be forced to leave her friends and sit at a lunch table where no one was eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
  “I wanted to sit with my good, good friends, but I couldn’t,” the 10-year-old said. “If you’re a kid and you have a food allergy, it’s harder on you. You’re missing out on a lot of stuff other children can have. I always want to try peanut stuff.”
  Mom Monica Glover said the family discovered
  
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• Weather Blog: Cold Temperatures Coming

  19-11-2018 14:08
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Thanksgiving 2018 looms, in a good way, on the horizon. Cold, not chilly but cold temperatures loom on the horizon. Not necessarily in a good way. There will, indeed, be colder weather as we dive deep into the Winter months, but wind chills in the teens, at times this week, will get your attention. (Something tells me reading that last line just did!!) Let’s discuss.
  The normals now are 55 & 36. 54 & 35 by Thursday. The forecast numbers on Wednesday are 47 &
  
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• Trump Says ‘No Reason’ For Him To Hear Khashoggi Death Tape

  19-11-2018 13:42
  WASHINGTON (CBS News) — President Trump said he would not listen to a recording of the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi even as an upcoming report on the slaying threatens to put him in a diplomatic bind: how to admonish Riyadh for the slaying yet maintain strong ties with a close ally.
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• Police Searching For Missing 4-Year-Old Boy

  19-11-2018 12:18
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police are searching for missing 4-year-old King Paylor.
  Officials said King was last seen on November 16, 2018, in the 1000 block of Cameron Road.King was described at 3 ft. tall and weighing 45 lbs.
  He was last seen wearing a red, white, and black jacket and a Captain American hat.
  Police ask anyone with information to call 911.
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• Hate-Filled Fliers Scattered Through Ellicott City, Police Searching For Suspects

  19-11-2018 05:05
  ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Hate has reared its head in Howard County.
  Police there are investigating dozens of fliers filled with hate speech found a street in Ellicott City.
  Authorities aren’t saying what the flier said or what it looked like, but revealed about 40 of them were found along Main Street Saturday night.
  Ellicott City is still healing from its hardships. But Saturday night, someone introduced intolerance.
  Flinging fliers filled with speech near Main Street —
  
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• Son In Custody After Police Say He Fatally Shot His Father During Argument

  19-11-2018 05:00
  COCKEYSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — A 38-year-old man turned himself into police Sunday night after he allegedly shot and killed his father during an argument at their Cockeysville home earlier in the afternoon.
  UPDATE: Man who shot & killed father this afternoon has turned himself in to #BCoPD. ^JzP
  — Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) November 19, 2018According to Baltimore County Police, the son allegedly shot his father inside their home in the 14000 block of Cuba Road
  
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• Lawyers To File Suit For Girl Left Brain-Damaged After Electrical Shock At MGM National Harbor

  19-11-2018 04:55
  OXON HILL, Md. (WJZ) — Zynae Green celebrated her 7th birthday Sunday, but the little girl spent her birthday in a hospital bed after she was left brain-damaged after an electrical shock at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland back in June.
  Zynae’s mom Rydricka Rosier posted a video to Facebook Sunday of people singing happy birthday to the girl.“Today is my baby’s birthday  Thanks to everyone for celebrating but it breaks my heart that she i
  
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• Two Robberies Reported Off-Campus At UMD Sunday Night, Police Say

  19-11-2018 02:56
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — University of Maryland Police are searching for the suspects involved in two separate off-campus robberies Sunday evening.
  According to police, the first robbery occurred in the 8100 block of Baltimore Avenue around 7 p.m.
  That incident was at an area business and the suspects may have had a handgun.
  Community Alert: UPDATED – Off Campus Robbery with a Possible Handgun (1/2)
  UPDATE: The incident that occurred in the 8100 block of Baltimore Avenue has be
  
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• Silver Alert: Missing 89-Year-Old Baltimore County Man Found

  19-11-2018 02:55
  PIKESVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County police activated a silver alert for a missing 89-year-old Pikesville man. Ronald Fidel has since been found.
  Fidel was last seen at 10 a..m. in the 3700 block of Pinelea Road.
  #SilverAlert #MISSING: Ronald Fidel (89) from 3700 blk Pinelea Rd, Pikesville, driving green 2009 Honda Accord, MD tag 57649HT. Missing since approx 10 am, suffers from cognitive disorder. Call 911 or #BCoPD at 410-307-2020 if seen. ^JzP pic.twitter.com/xMBdHCOrUa
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• Silver Alert: Missing 89-Year-Old Baltimore County Man

  19-11-2018 02:46
  PIKESVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County police have activated a silver alert for a missing 89-year-old Pikesville man.
  Ronald Fidel was last seen at 10 a..m. in the 3700 block of Pinelea Road.
  He suffers from cognitive impairment.
  Fidel is described as a while male, 5-foot5 and 140 pounds. He has brown eyes and white hair. He is balding.
  Police do not have a description of what he was last seen wearing, but said he’s traveling in a 2009 green Honda Accord with MD tags 57649HT.
  
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• Baltimore County Officials Looking To Expand Red Light, Speed Camera Programs

  19-11-2018 02:21
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County may expand their red light and speed camera program.
  They are looking at a new contract with a different vendor that will evaluate their current system.
  Baltimore County council will vote on the new contract Monday and the budget director considers it overall a better deal.
  Motorists may soon see more speed and red light cameras in Baltimore County.
  “From citizens and complaints that we’ve gotten, about speeding in school zones and once
  
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• Police Investigating After Son Allegedly Shoots Father Dead

  19-11-2018 01:25
  COCKEYSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — A man is dead and his son may be his alleged killer after a domestic-related shooting in Cockeysville Sunday afternoon.
  According to Baltimore County Police, the son allegedly shot his father inside a home in the 14000 block of Cuba Road and fled the scene.
  Police said the father died after he was transported to the hospital. He was 64 years old.
  The 38-year-old son lived inside the home.
  Police said other relatives were there when the shooting occurred around 3:3
  
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• 26-Year-Old Woman Killed, Another Man Injured In Overnight Shootings

  19-11-2018 00:30
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two people were shot Saturday night in separate incidents that left one woman dead and a man injured.
  Baltimore Police officers were called to the 800 block of West Lexington Street at 9:57 p.m. for a reported shooting where they found a 26-year-old woman with gunshot wounds to her body.
  The woman was taken to an area hospital where she died from her injuries.
  Homicide detectives are investigating the incident.
  An hour later, officers reported to a second shooting in
  
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• Woman Injured In Sunday Afternoon Rowhome Fire

  19-11-2018 00:23
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire Sunday afternoon in Baltimore.
  Heavy fire and smoke was showing from a two-story home in the middle of a group of rowhomes in the 3100 block of Wilkens Avenue.
  #BCFD on scene of 2-alarm fire in the 3100 blk of Wilkens Ave. Heavy fire &smoke was showing from a 2-story middle of group dwelling w/extension to 3 adjacent dwellings. 1 woman had minor injuries & was treated on scene @MayorPugh50 @ChiefNilesRFord pic.twitter.com
  
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