After losing their children to police violence, Maryland mothers Marion Gray-Hopkins and Rhanda Dormeus turned their grief into a fight for justice. Through the Coalition of Concerned Mothers, they support other impacted families and push for reforms, like ending qualified immunity.
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Police recover AK-47, stolen vehicle in traffic stop related to Towson Mass Shooting
By Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer tmcqueen@afro.com On Dec. 19, Baltimore County police recovered an AK-47 and other illegal items at a traffic stop. Police were conducting an operation in relation to the Dec. 17 mass shooting in Towson, Md. that left one dead and nine injured. Police did not release the information about the […]
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Police give update on Towson mass shooting that left one dead, nine injured
Police have identified the victim of a mass shooting in Towson, MD as 26-year-old Charles Graham Jr., and are investigating the incident as not being a random act of violence, while also urging the public to remain vigilant and call 911 if they see something.
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Op-ed: Communities in Baltimore deserve better juvenile services
The Department of Juvenile Services is facing criticism for failing to hold juveniles accountable for committing violent acts, and a new policy has been announced to require electronic monitoring for all youths accused of or charged with a violent felony.
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Baltimore County police officer indicted on excessive force and other charges
By Lea SkeneThe Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — A Baltimore County police officer is accused of using excessive force when he pepper sprayed a handcuffed man in the face and closed him inside a hot patrol car, even as the man repeatedly said he couldn’t breathe. In addition to excessive force, Cpl. Zachary Small has […]