Growing Ghost Gun Problem Adds To America's Violence Woes
Baltimore reported 352 ghost guns seized last year, while Washington, DC, reported more than 400 in 2021, up from 25 in 2018.
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Baltimore reported 352 ghost guns seized last year, while Washington, DC, reported more than 400 in 2021, up from 25 in 2018.
Baltimore Police released surveillance footage Monday of three suspects in connection with a South Baltimore shooting.
Both men were hospitalized for non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.
At a public safety hearing this week, a City councilman told Commissioner Harrison "right now, people do not feel safe in the communities where they live and work."
Baltimore County police are investigating a shooting Friday afternoon in Dundalk.
A passerby found Braylon Gannon in an alley in the 2400-block of West Lafayette Avenue, less than a mile away from the tire shop he worked at. There is now an $8,000 reward in the case.
Anthony Michael Mileo, who was a corporal with Maryland Park Police, had been arrested and charged in 2019 with multiple counts of possession and distribution of child pornography.
The woman was hospitalized in stable condition, police said.
Police said the teen was riding his bicycle when a dark sedan pulled up next to him and the driver brandished a handgun.
Several people were shot, two killed, in Baltimore Friday as Mayor Brandon Scott praised a state investment into fighting crime.
According to a letter that was sent home to families and signed by the school's principal, the student was arrested after posts were found on social media.
A man is in serious condition after he was shot in the neck Friday evening, police said.
The victim was transported to Shock Trauma, where they were pronounced dead.
At the scene of the most recent mass shooting in the city, the intersection of Liberty Heights Avenue and Gwynn Oak Avenue, there are mixed reactions on the plan for the money.
Two men who had been shot walked into an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Baltimore County police said.
Along with the warmer weather, comes crime and scammers.
At least 22 people have been shot in Baltimore since Friday alone.
From Friday through Sunday, 16 people were shot in Baltimore, five have died.
A Silver Spring man was charged in a Parkville shooting that happened last week, police said.
Three separate shootings leaves one dead and two injured early Saturday morning, according to Baltimore City Police.
Robert Vicosa is a former Baltimore County police officer who killed himself, an accomplice and his daughters following a tense manhunt.
It is the latest in a string of shootings across the city Friday that injured six people and killed a man.
The victim was transported to an area hospital where he later died, police said.
The shooting comes after two double shootings were reported in the Central District of Baltimore.
The shooting is the second double shooting Friday in the Central District.
Three people were killed, and at least seven others were injured after shootings during a violent weekend in Baltimore City.
Derrick Henry scored two second-half touchdowns to help the Baltimore Ravens power past the New York Jets, 23-10, on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.
Alert Days are possible on Tuesday and Wednesday due to the chance of steady rain slowing holiday travel.
As a big thank you for viewership and support year-round, WJZ is hooking you up with the best holiday lights in the area, based on which county you live in.
A Baltimore County man has been arrested following a dangerous car chase that began in Frederick County and ended in Montgomery County on Friday.
Three people were killed, and at least seven others were injured after shootings during a violent weekend in Baltimore City.
A Baltimore County man has been arrested following a high-speed chase that began in Frederick County and ended in Montgomery County on Friday.
An Anne Arundel County man now faces a 15-count federal indictment for his role in a sex trafficking ring based in the Philippines.
Alert Days are possible on Tuesday and Wednesday due to the chance of steady rain slowing holiday travel.
As a big thank you for viewership and support year-round, WJZ is hooking you up with the best holiday lights in the area, based on which county you live in.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
The Baltimore Department of Public Works shares tips on how to properly dispose of grease.
WJZ gets a lesson at Club Pilates in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
As 36th annual Festival of Trees approaches, the event’s contributing artists, businesses and charities will put final touches on their themed trees and wreaths, which are available for purchase from Friday, November 28 to Sunday, November 30.
Baltimore's Mount Vernon Place Conservancy is preparing for the annual Washington Monument Lights.
The U.S. Post Office in Baltimore County is preparing for the holiday rush.
Derrick Henry scored two second-half touchdowns to help the Baltimore Ravens power past the New York Jets, 23-10, on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.
"Thankful for my time in Baltimore," Taylor said.
International soccer superstar Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami CF squad will play a regular-season match against D.C. United at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore this upcoming season.
Add Lamar Jackson's ankle to the list of injuries the two-time MVP has dealt with this season.
Taylor Ward, who hit 36 home runs last season with the Los Angeles Angels, is headed to Baltimore.
The Trump administration is pushing to remove Kilmar Abrego Garcia from the U.S. ahead of his criminal trial on human smuggling charges next year.
A Maryland mother was deported to Vietnam, her attorney confirmed Wednesday, after she was detained and released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcemen earlier in the year.
The Federal Aviation Administration says it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed during the government shutdown.
Many Americans are "relieved" shutdown is over but expect higher health insurance costs.
President Trump signed a government funding package at the White House late Wednesday, formally ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Grammy-winning R&B stars Brandy and Monica announced their 24-city arena tour on "CBS Mornings."
The AFRAM Festival in Baltimore is a celebration of African American culture, a music experience and a foodie paradise.
More sunshine to start the workweek in Maryland
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Marylanders can expect to see wet weather on Friday evening into Saturday.
Maryland recorded its first cold-related death of the 2025-26 winter season last week, around the same timeframe that the first cold deaths were reported last year.
More sunshine to start the workweek in Maryland
3 killed this weekend in Baltimore, police say
Marylanders prepare for holiday travel season
A Baltimore County man has been arrested following a dangerous car chase that began in Frederick County and ended in Montgomery County on Friday.
A man is dead and two others have been injured following a triple shooting in West Baltimore on Saturday.