Squeegee worker charged in death of man wielding bat feared for his safety, lawyers say
The lawyers said the case should be tried in juvenile court, and that the shooting is not first-degree murder.
Watch CBS News
The lawyers said the case should be tried in juvenile court, and that the shooting is not first-degree murder.
Michael Simms was taken into custody Tuesday in the 800 block of Glade Court in connection with the April 23 shooting, Baltimore Police said.
The victim was hospitalized with what police called a non-life-threatening injury.
Joseph Robert Henry Thompson, 66, was shot and killed by police after he shot at an officer, according to police.
Four years have passed since Rebecca Smith, Wendi Winters, Rob Hiaasen, Gerald Fischman and John McNamara were killed during an attack on the Capital Gazette newspaper office in Annapolis.
Police released surveillance photos of the persons of interest and an image of a vehicle of interest.
A second victim in a Sunday night triple shooting at a Northeast Baltimore shopping center has died, police said Monday.
William Mints, of Catonsville, is charged with first-degree assault in the shooting.
Baltimore County Police are investigating a shooting that injured two people near a major intersection in Reisterstown, Maryland, on Saturday, according to authorities.
No details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting have been released.
Police said the victim was transported to Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Loved ones are mourning 25-year-old Army Reserve Sgt. Ryan Harris, who was fatally shot last Thursday on Redwood Street near Calvert Street, just blocks from the Inner Harbor.
An investigation is underway after a 17-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound walked into a hospital for treatment, the Baltimore Police Department said.
Baltimore City Police say a 40-year-old man was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds just after 4a.m. on Sunday morning in the 1300 block of Lakeside Avenue.
The man was found shot multiple times on the 1900 block of Ramsey Street, police said.
A 40-year-old woman is in stable condition after she was shot in Rosedale on Thursday night, the Baltimore County Police Department said.
A 31-year-old man who was found slumped over in the street after he had been shot on Tuesday has died from this injuries, the Baltimore Police Department said.
Officers responded at 8:14 p.m. to the 3500 block of Caton Avenue, where they found the victim shot in the head.
A man is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting early Thursday near Baltimore's Inner Harbor, authorities said.
A 17-year-old Baltimore resident was shot and killed in Southeast Washington D.C. on Monday, police said.
Maryland State Police on Monday identified the three state troopers who apprehended Joe Louis Esquivel, the 23-year-old West Virginia man accused of shooting four co-workers, killing three of them, at the Columbia Machine plant in Smithsburg last week.
Three employees were killed, one employee is in critical condition and a Maryland trooper was injured after a mass shooting Thursday at the Columbia Machine manufacturing plant in Smithsburg, police said. The suspect is in custody.
The violence unfolded as the city council grilled the commissioner over his response to the bloodshed gripping the city.
As families mourn the loss of several young lives, longtime victim's advocate Sonja Merchant-Jones said intervention is key to seeing change on the horizon.
Investigators identified the Towson man shot and killed by Baltimore County police last Saturday as 66-year-old Joseph Robert Henry Thompson.
A Maryland woman is facing charges in Queen Anne's County after she was arrested for several home break-ins that were caught on camera.
An incarcerated man was charged with murder in connection with a 20-year-old fatal stabbing in Edgewood, according to the Harford County Sheriff's Office.
Three teens were arrested in connection with 13 burglaries, Baltimore police said Thursday.
Maryland reached a more than $340 million agreement with Constellation Energy to clear the way for federal re-licensing of the Conowingo Dam, the governor's office said Thursday.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia had asked an immigration judge to reopen his deportation proceedings.
The union representing Zum bus drivers, trainers, and attendants in Howard County voted Thursday to authorize a strike after weeks of negotiations over wages.
Governor Wes Moore announced Wednesday the creation of a new Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools Program.
Maryland reached a more than $340 million agreement with Constellation Energy to clear the way for federal re-licensing of the Conowingo Dam, the governor's office said Thursday.
The Harford County Health Department is issuing a rabies exposure alert after a raccoon tested positive for the rabies virus.
A Maryland woman is facing charges in Queen Anne's County after she was arrested for several home break-ins that were caught on camera.
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.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
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.
WJZ's Amy Kawata went to check out the Edgar Allan Poe Festival Thursday morning.
The International Edgar Allen Poe Festival and Awards is being held in Baltimore from October 3 to October 5.
WJZ tours the newly renovated showroom at Gramophone Design Build in Cockeysville, Maryland.
Valley View Farm in Cockeysville, Maryland, welcomed the arrival of a giant pumpkin.
Max's Tap House in Baltimore will celebrate National Craft Malt Month through a partnership with Bear Branch Malt.
Jackson injured his hamstring in the third quarter of last Sunday's 37-20 loss in Kansas City. If Jackson can't play this week, Cooper Rush would start.
Tony Mansolino remains in limbo as manager of the Baltimore Orioles.
Even before Lamar Jackson left in the third quarter with a hamstring problem, the Baltimore Ravens were in big trouble.
There was no update on Monday on Lamar Jackson's hamstring issue, but Baltimore coach John Harbaugh announced another bit of devastating injury news — defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike is out for the season.
An hour before his final game as Orioles interim manager, Tony Mansolino sounded as if he didn't know whether he would remain with Baltimore next year.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia had asked an immigration judge to reopen his deportation proceedings.
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years began at midnight after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on extending funding.
The judge in Mangione's case is expected to rule on some motions and could potentially set a trial date.
President Trump said he wants to send the National Guard into yet another city—Memphis, Tennessee. But Baltimore remains a Trump target.
Former House Speaker and current U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi called for unity and an end to gun violence following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah.
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 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 council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
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 new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
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.
Temperatures trend just a bit warmer over the weekend.
Maryland will see a high of 69 degrees with some clouds and sun, ushering in that crisp, classic, fall feel.
Cooler, nice weather in Maryland on Thursday
Cooler temperatures continue this week in Maryland
Pleasant midweek weather in Maryland
Spirit Airlines will end service to nearly a dozen cities this week.
Maryland lawmakers are calling for answers after learning Iowa superintendent and former Baltimore principal, Dr. Ian Roberts, is still an active voter in Maryland despite being an Iowa resident. Roberts was arrested by immigration officers last week.
A victim of an attack at Baltimore’s Central Booking spoke out about the incident as a report details how Maryland treats transgender inmates.
No negotiations were scheduled on the second day of the government shutdown in observance of Yom Kippur.
An investigation is underway after two Delta planes collided on the taxiway of Laguardia Airport.