Community Mourns Man Killed While 'Trying To Right A Wrong' For Family Member In MD Community Mourns Man Killed While 'Trying To Right A Wrong' For Family Member In MD
Community Mourns Man Killed While 'Trying To Right A Wrong' For Family Member In MD Support is swelling for the family of Darrell Benner, who was shot and killed in Baltimore while defending his family. The 57-year-old man was shot and killed after three men carjacked a 29-year-old relative of his during an armed robbery in the 1000 block of South Curley Street early on Friday, Aug. 18. Shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Aug. 18, officers from the Baltimore Police Department were called to investigate aa shooting in the area, where they found Benner suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say that three unidentified Black men approac…
Man Dies Playing Soccer In Maryland, Loved Ones Say Man Dies Playing Soccer In Maryland, Loved Ones Say
Man Dies Playing Soccer In Maryland, Loved Ones Say Akindeji Agarah died doing what he loved. Agarah, 29, was playing soccer on Sunday, Aug. 6 — a game in which he scored a goal — when he fell and started gasping for breath, according to a campaign launched by loved ones. Attempts from his teammates, paramedics, and doctors to save him were futile.  The GoFundMe created to assist with funeral expenses had raised $22,700 as of Monday, Aug. 21. "Akindeji was an angel on earth," said Oyindamola Agarah, who organized the fundraiser. "His humility was next to none. He was a respectful gentleman who loved deeply and made sure everyone …
Penn State Grad Found Dead In Los Angeles: Coroner Penn State Grad Found Dead In Los Angeles: Coroner
Penn State Grad Found Dead In Los Angeles: Coroner A 25-year-old Pennsylvania man and PSU grad was found dead in his Los Angeles County, California apartment, authorities say.  Elias 'Eli' Crone was found dead of asphyxia caused by hanging at 9:09 a.m. on Monday, July 31, 2023, according to the LA County Coroner's officer.  Eli was born in Wrightsville on June 8, 1998, authorities say. He studied at Lancaster Catholic High School where he played baseball and football, which he previously shared on social media.  He went on to graduate as a member of the class of 2020 at Penn State University, according to social media. He worked at El Serr…
Navy Sailor Who Served In Maryland For Years Dies Suddenly At 23 Navy Sailor Who Served In Maryland For Years Dies Suddenly At 23
Navy Sailor Who Served In Maryland For Years Dies Suddenly At 23 A Navy sailor who served more than four years as a midshipman in Maryland died unexpectedly and his family is looking to bring him home. Enrique “Ricky” Castellon-Davis, who served the US Navy before heading into the private sector, died on Sunday, Aug. 6, leaving his family in a lurch as they mourn the passing. “For those of you who knew Ricky you can probably picture his shining smile,” Anci Castellon-Davis wrote in a post. “He was an exemplary human being in every sense.” Castellon-Davis was stationed in Annapolis as a Midshipman at the US Naval Academy between June 2018 and September …
Mother Of Three, New Nurse Remembered As 'Force To Be Reckoned With' Following Fatal MD Crash Mother Of Three, New Nurse Remembered As 'Force To Be Reckoned With' Following Fatal MD Crash
Mother Of Three, New Nurse Remembered As 'Force To Be Reckoned With' Following Fatal MD Crash A family is in mourning after a beloved mother of three and newly minted nurse was killed by a negligent drunk driver who took her life in a wrong-way crash that left nine others - including her children - hospitalized. Shortly before 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, Maryland State Police in Rockville received several reports of a white Mercedes SUV that was driving in the opposite lanes of I-270 near Rockledge Drive. Police said that Jayleen Hannor, 23, of Macon, Georgia, made his way southbound in the northbound lanes of I-270 until he hit the outer loop of I-495. The Mercedes eventually …
Mother, Dog Lover Killed After Being Pinned Under Car In Maryland Mother, Dog Lover Killed After Being Pinned Under Car In Maryland
Mother, Dog Lover Killed After Being Pinned Under Car In Maryland A community is in mourning after a beloved mother and dog advocate was killed after being pinned under her car in Frederick County. Grace Demetrius, 47, of Frederick, was found pinned under her vehicle on Tuesday, Aug. 1 in the 6400 block of Towncrest Court West while she was attempting to fix a part in the undercarriage. While she was working, the vehicle backed over her and pinned Demetrius, causing her death, according to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. She was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident by first responders. Her body has since been transported to Baltimore for …
Major US Army General Killed In Single-Engine Maryland Plane Crash Major US Army General Killed In Single-Engine Maryland Plane Crash
Major US Army General Killed In Single-Engine Maryland Plane Crash A decorated soldier has been identified as the man killed in this week's plane crash in Harford County. Anthony Potts, 59, who lived at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, crash-landed a single-engine plane at approximately 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25 in the area of the 3600 block of Old Level Road in Havre de Grace. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and no other injuries or serious property damage was reported. He put the plane down in a nearby field to avoid any additional casualties. The plane crash was reported in the 3600 block of Old Level Road in Havre de GraceGoogle Maps street view…
Community Rallies Around Family Of MD Teen Killed In Crash That Left Brother In ICU Community Rallies Around Family Of MD Teen Killed In Crash That Left Brother In ICU
Community Rallies Around Family Of MD Teen Killed In Crash That Left Brother In ICU Support has swelled for a Maryland family after a fatal crash that took the life of one teen and left another in critical condition in St. Mary’s County. More than $40,000 has been raised on behalf of the Sansbury and Colvin families after Cole, 16, and Hunter Sansbury, 15, were involved in a fatal head-on crash that left three others with injuries. Hunter Sansbury was pronounced dead at the scene of the rollover crash. Cole Sansbury was airlifted to Washington Hospital Center, where he was being treated in the Intensive Care Unit one day after the crash on Monday, July 17. Friends and we…
Funeral Services, Tribute Set For Police K9 Who Died In Line Of Duty In MD Funeral Services, Tribute Set For Police K9 Who Died In Line Of Duty In MD
Funeral Services, Tribute Set For Police K9 Who Died In Line Of Duty In MD Special services have been arranged for a police K9 in Maryland who died while serving his community. Earlier this month, Kuno, a member of the Forest Heights Police Department who partnered with Sgt. Grooms for years, died in the line of duty assisting the Prince George's County Police Department during a call for service. Kuno was the original, longest-standing K9 in the department. The cause of death was determined to be heatstroke while searching a school building for a burglary suspect. Shortly after the search began, Kuno began showing signs of heatstroke, and Grooms returned him to …
Community Rallies Around Family Of MD Teen Killed During Puerto Rico Vacation Community Rallies Around Family Of MD Teen Killed During Puerto Rico Vacation
Community Rallies Around Family Of MD Teen Killed During Puerto Rico Vacation Support is swelling for a Maryland family whose teenage son was murdered while on vacation in Puerto Rico. Officials say that earlier this month, 17-year-old Tommy Grays was with his uncle and stepfather when they got into an altercation with Carlos Anibal Rosado Martinez, 23. POLICÍA IDENTIFICA A SOSPECHOSO DE ASESINATO A TURISTA EN ISLA VERDE Y SOLICITA AYUDA A CIUDADANOS PARA DAR CON SU PARADERO.@PRPDNoticias identificó a Carlos Aníbal Rosado Martínez, de 23 años, como el sospechoso del asesinato del joven de 17 años, residente de Maryland. pic.twitter.com/02RwfpsMWc — Negociado de l…
Workplace Accident Kills CSX Employee Weeks Before Wife's Due Date In MD Workplace Accident Kills CSX Employee Weeks Before Wife's Due Date In MD
Workplace Accident Kills CSX Employee Weeks Before Wife's Due Date In MD Weeks before what was to be a jubilant day for a young Maryland family, it was struck by tragedy when a CSX employee was killed in a work-related incident at the Seagirt Marine Terminal in the Terminal Port of Baltimore. Derek Scott Little, a CSX conductor trainee, will never get to meet his newborn son after the 28-year-old was killed on the job just months after he was hired to the position. His wife Kaytee was two weeks away from giving birth to the family's second child. The fatal incident, which remains under investigation by multiple agencies, was reported to the Maryland Transp…
Former Softball Star, Maryland Clinical Technician Mariah Melendez Dies Suddenly, 23 Former Softball Star, Maryland Clinical Technician Mariah Melendez Dies Suddenly, 23
Former Softball Star, Maryland Clinical Technician Mariah Melendez Dies Suddenly, 23 Condolences are pouring in for standout softball player and Maryland clinical technician Mariah Faith Melendez-Richardson, who died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 29. She was 23 years old. Mariah’s love for softball started at age eight as a member of the Harundale Softball League, her obituary says. She continued to hone her skills while attending Arundel High School, graduating in 2018. Described as a “fierce competitor” on the outfield, Mariah also played in her first year of college and had recently joined a slow-pitch adult league, her obit says, and she frequently visit her high scho…