Shooting Death is Baltimore’s 39th Homicide in May

WJFK-FM / The Associated Press ^ | May 30, 2015

[2ndDivisionVet]

Baltimore police say a man was fatally shot in the western part of the city, continuing the month’s spike in homicides.

Sgt. Jarron Jackson said in an email Friday that officers on patrol found a 19-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his chest about 4:30 p.m...

[2ndDivisionVet]

I'm pretty sure they'll hit 40 before the month is over.

[Joe 6-pack]

20 years ago this year, everybody in Baltimore was counting Cal Ripkin's consecutive games to see if he'd break Gehrig's record.

This year they're counting homicides.

[Joe 6-pack]

20 years ago this year, everybody in Baltimore was counting Cal Ripkin's consecutive games to see if he'd break Gehrig's record.

This year they're counting homicides.

[Dilbert San Diego]

I wonder if this trend will continue.

And I wonder about fallout from the riots and continuing shootings and violence.

For example, will attendance at Orioles games slack off, if people are afraid to go into Baltimore City?

Will tourism slack off at places such as the Inner Harbor, due to fear? Even before this year’s troubles, there had been concerns about the encroachment of the youth gangs into the Inner Harbor area, and nearby areas of downtown.

Are the criminals emboldened now? If they know that the police are not going to be there, will they become more and more brazen in their criminal activities? And if so, will that affect issues such as the tourism and attendance at ball games????

[kearnyirish2]

Somebody familiar with the area said the Inner Harbor is only for tourists during daylight hours, and that at night it is a zoo. Never been there myself, but I understand what they were describing.

[Fiddlstix]

Yes. And it's a far cry from the days when this was a number one tune...

The Baltimore Song And Dance From The 1920's

Really sad to see what's happening.

[leaning conservative]

A tad off topic, but I am going to a wedding late next month in Charlestown, MD. We have only driven thru MD on our way to MA. I will be driving alone from Asheville, NC. Will I hit any scary spots? The news from out of Baltimore is horrifying!

[Tennessee Nana]

April looters bring May shooters..

[exit82]

I'm pretty sure they'll hit 40 before the month is over.

Well, it is Saturday night tonight......

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[SoFloFreeper]

Mayor Mouth Breather:

[PLMerite]

Any of the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC (Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties) are dangerous at night, especially as the weather gets warmer. Similar warnings extend to the cities and environs of Baltimore and Annapolis. Gas up and drive carefully.

[2ndDivisionVet]

Some Maryland FReepers could inform you. I’m in North Central Texas.

[MinorityRepublican]

Just avoid urban ghettos and you’ll be fine.

[MinorityRepublican]

Any of the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC (Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties) are dangerous at night

Montgomery County is fine for most part, it's a wealthy county and it's where I grew up. P.G County, on the other hand, is an impoverished place.

[randita]

Drive on the major highways and drive during the day. Don’t get off the highway for gas or food in sketchy areas.