Baltimore breaking news crime
Here are some recent breaking news stories related to crime in Baltimore:
Recent Crimes:
- Homicide in West Baltimore: A 25-year-old man was found shot and killed in the 2400 block of W. Baltimore Street on Saturday evening. Police are investigating the incident. (Source: Baltimore Sun)
- Armed Robbery in Fells Point: A man was robbed at gunpoint in the 1700 block of Aliceanna Street on Saturday night. The suspect fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash. (Source: Baltimore Business Journal)
- Shooting in East Baltimore: A 17-year-old boy was shot in the leg in the 2400 block of E. Monument Street on Friday night. Police are searching for the suspect. (Source: WBAL-TV)
- Carjacking in Park Heights: A woman was carjacked at gunpoint in the 4300 block of Park Heights Avenue on Friday evening. The suspect fled the scene in the stolen vehicle. (Source: Baltimore Fishbowl)
Ongoing Investigations:
- Murder of 11-Year-Old Girl: Police are still investigating the murder of an 11-year-old girl who was found shot and killed in a vacant lot in the 1400 block of N. Gay Street on January 18. (Source: Baltimore Sun)
- String of Armed Robberies: Police are investigating a string of armed robberies that have occurred in the downtown area over the past week. The suspects are described as multiple individuals wearing masks and armed with handguns. (Source: Baltimore Business Journal)
- Homicide in Cherry Hill: Police are investigating the murder of a 35-year-old man who was found shot and killed in the 2000 block of E. Chase Street on January 15. (Source: WBAL-TV)
Crime Statistics:
According to the Baltimore City Police Department's crime statistics, there were:
- 348 homicides in 2022, a 15% increase from 2021
- 5,444 reported robberies in 2022, a 10% increase from 2021
- 12,644 reported burglaries in 2022, a 5% decrease from 2021
Please note that crime statistics can vary depending on the source and methodology used. These statistics are subject to change and may not reflect the most up-to-date information.