we believe that weapon was discharged from a baltimore county police officer who was part of that task force striking a baltimore city officer on the task force in the arm. that officer was taken to shock trauma. our criminal action division is investigating. >> reporter: tell us what they look for. you're not sure if it was one shot that was fired or several shots. >> these are things three continue to do. they will comb the area for evidence, witnesses on the scene, try to get as much information as they can. they will try to secure the scene, get any information to piece it together. that's going to really be about talking to witnesses. just get facts. it's very early. it's fluid. this a trying to get the information. we're treating this as an accidental weapon discharge. >> okay. as for that baltimore city officer, the city police department said he's been on the force since 1995 and part of a dea task force. they're not going to release his identity but said he will be fine. as for the county officer, we have contacted county police, but they have not returned our call. we'll have

then a 27-year-old man was shot and killed in west baltimore. police believe dayon barnes was sitting inside a car in the 200 block of north smallwood street at around 12:30 sunday morning when someone opened fire. he was taken to shock trauma were he later died. and then an hour later, police say a cab driver was pulling into a parking lot in the 2700 block on sisson street. we're told one of two passengers in the taxi pulled a gun, demanded money, then shot the driver. the victim was treated for non- life-threatening injuries. >> this is one of the dangerous jobs in the country, being a cab driver. but when you get called to a resident -- that feels safe for us. but as you know, it wasn't safe. >> we're told the suspects in this latest case fled on foot and remain at large this morning. police have very few leads in this case is. they're asking people to call the homicide unit at 410-396- 2100. homicide toll stands at 192 for this year compared to 219 for the same time last year. lowell melser wbal-tv 11 news. >> jury selection should begin in the tr

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wjz is live at baltimore county police headquarters. alex demetrick has more on what happened. reporter: well, vic, this may have ended in baltimore county.

then another man was shot and killed in west baltimore. police believe dayon barnes was sitting in a car on sunday morning when somebody opened fire. he was taken to shock trauma were later died. police say a cab driver was pulling into a parking lot on sisson street. one of two passengers in the taxi pulled a gun and shot the driver. the victim was treated for non- life-threatening injuries. >> this is one of the dangerous jobs in the country, being a cab driver. but when you get called to a resident -- that feels safe for us. but as you know, it wasn't safe. >> the suspect fled on foot and remain on large this morning. any leads in all of these cases -- and they are asking at people to call the city's homicide unit. the homicide total for the year now stands at 192 compared to 219 at the same time last year. lowell melser, wbal-tv 11 news. >> a hearing will continue in the case against bradley manning, the man accused of spilling a mountain of secrets on wikileaks. that will determine if there is sufficient information for a court martial again

we just confirmed a shooting investigation in southwest baltimore. police a man was shot near baker street. we'll have those stories and much more when you join us ton >> i love this weather. >> it is nice. >> this evening, temperatures will be in the 40's. we do have scattered clouds. tomorrow will be scattered clouds with 54 for the high. late in the day, there may be a rain shower. after a mild day on sunday, we have chances of rain. we're talking about flurries on monday and tuesday. on monday, if we're lucky we will make it to 40. the morning lows by wednesday will be in the teens. by the end of the week, temperatures will bounce back. >> that is it for 11 news at 6:00. we will see you back here tonight at 11:00. >> and this is an editorial from president and general manager dan joerres. >> reminded of our loved ones sacrificing for our life and repertory -- liberty. those in the military cannot be with their friends and family this holiday season. we want to share their well wishes to their families across maryland. >> i am in afghanistan. i want to w

the medical examiner has ruled the maryland man's death a homicide after baltimore police say that he died from a shooting. he was shot in the middle of a crowd when he was 16. surgeons say repaired his aorta, but it deteriorated. he died of those injuries in july of this year. the case was never solved. a suspect is behind bars accused of a deadly stabbing in west baltimore. the attack happened around 9:00 wednesday night. investigators say the unidentified victim died at the scene. no word on what led to the violence. two female city police officers are suspended as the department investigate allegations of sexual harassment. a third officer witnessed an incident of a sexual nature. >> there is a general order to the police department. there is a certain way you have to act and maintain yourself in public if you're a member of the baltimore police department. that just underscores our commitment to holding ourselves to a higher standard. even when individuals are off- duty, they are bound by the journal orders. >> they were stripped of their guns and badges pending the outcome of th

anyone with information should call baltimore police. >> police say the have the man responsible for robberies at two goodwill stores. kim dacey has more. >> police say 29-year-old richard pettaway used to work at the cockeysville goodwill store. now he's in jail, charged with several counts of armed robbery for allegedly robbing that store and another in baltimore county. the robberies happened during business hours. investigators say the robber would force goodwill employees and some customers into a back office and take money from the cash register and safe. the community is shocked by this turn of events. >> i think it's a shame that somebody would steal from a business like the goodwill, especially since they're giving back to the community and helping those less fortunate. >> court records show pettaway pleaded guilty to armed robbery in 2003 and was given probation. he is now being held at the baltimore county detention center and he is set for a bail review later this morning. reporting live in towson, kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> a police officer is recovering after an acc

suddenly, baltimore city police officer was shot in the alarm, and according to investigators, it came from baltimore county police officer's gun that discharged by mistake. >> i heard people yelling and i saw police go in the house. >> when the gun shot went off, the first thing i thought about was, is anybody outside. they are always out here just running around and playing. >> it is crazy thinking this kind of thing happens down the street from you. >> the officer was rushed to shock trauma with non life- threatening injuries. he is expected to make a full recovery. police spent several hours investigating after the shooting. >> investigation is being conducted by the anne arundel county criminal investigation division. we are treating it as an accidental shooting at the time. >> a woman who lives at the house was home at the time, but there were no additional injuries. >> it is quite neighborhood, a great neighborhood for children and families. i am just devastated that something like this could go on right here. >> the maryland state police drug task force includes of service from

police. live in the newsroom, ms, fox45 news late edition. 3 baltimore county police need your help trackinghstoric quilt stolen from the benjamin baneker museummin catonsville. this quilt was stolen from the museum's gift shop during a burglary last week.

. >>> baltimore county police are telling shoppers that it is safe to return to the towson mall.asçó not an act of violence. rid rodney vest pridget -- rodney vest pridget was shot. >>> a new email phishing scam looks like it's coming from the bbb but they have red flags, bad grammar and misspellings. do not open it. >>> cloudy conditions persisting, but most of the rain has tracked north of baltimore. north of maryland. the clouds are holding tough. the rain is tracking north of the state line. a little more precise look. we do find some very light rain sneaking over the border northern harford county, north of bel air. if you get a few drops on the windshield, that would be it. that's about it. temperatures running in the mild side here, mid to upper 40s, even 50s in spots like bethesda, ft. meade. we'll talk more about when our main round of rain will arrive this week. it's coming up. >>> a police chase comes to a dramatic end. what a little girl was doing in a vehicle with a man on the run. >>> authorities seize millions of dollars washington, d.c. they're calling the yuntd c

police believe to be a robbery. it happened in the 2200 block of harford road in east baltimore last night. at police headquarters with the latest. >> for the victims' protection, they are not releasing his name at this time. he is in critical, but stable condition tonight. police are calling this a brazen robbery, shocking to folks who live in the area. they described the victim as a kind and gentle person. >> the victim with the owner of the barbershop, and we believe, the motive to the robbery. we're looking into the backgrounds of individuals at the barbershop, obviously, that business owner himself, and other patrons. >> baltimore police are talking about a robbery and shooting at the 2200 block of hard for brodie in east baltimore. around 7:00 p.m. wednesday night, at least one shooter enter the shop, demanded money. there was some sort of struggle and the owner was shot in the head. >> yes got beautiful kids. -- he has got beautiful kids. he didn't bother nobody. >> news of the shooting traveled quickly. friends who knew him said his name was mike and he was well respected within the

if you recognize this man, police ask you to call homicide detectives right now at (410)396-2100. baltimore county police officer is at shock trauma after his vehicle was hit by a tractor- trailer on the about it wail. baltimore county police he was driving on the inner loop of the beltway providence road when a tracker trailer crashed into him sends his cars across the lanes of traffic. two people in the tractor- trailer were not injured but two women inside a black jeep they were taken to the hospital but not critically injured. last check the officer was listed in stable condition. the cause of the crash is still under investigation. >>> just after 7:30 this morning firefighters got a call for a house fire here in the 800 block of west lombard. the home was differeded to what fire investigators believe are 3 apartments but one had people living there. they were not inside when firefighters got this. >> when we got here smoke was coming out of the first floor front. the firefighters went inside and found a fire in the first floor front that they extinguished and while they were searching

baltimore city office are was shot by a baltimore county officer which raises the question, what were they doing in anne arundel county. this happened at 2:11 according to police. cops from different agencies were gathered at the town house to serve a narcotics warrant. they arrested the suspect. when the cops moved inside a baltimore county officer shot a baltimore city officer in the arm. that officer had been on the city force 16 years. baltimore police are not identifying him. they said he was on the dea task force. he was taken to shock trauma after the shooting. the scene, they say, was bizarre, what happened after this police shooting. >> everybody rushed over to him and then they wanted to check on him. he was screaming because he was in pain. they went inside. at that point everybody was standing around. >> reporter: list in anne arundel county said they are not sure how many shots were fired. as for baltimore county police, we know it's difficult to keep things straight. they are don'ting -- doing an internal investigation. all of this stems from the warrant they were serving. they arrested the suspect. his name is vernon jackson. when they picked hi

if you've seen her, call the police right now. >>> and baltimore county police need your help trying to find out who stole a quilt taken right from the benjamin bane kerr mew see. the glass pane was broken. this quilt is bordered with gold colored feathers. one sides a maryland and 1860 law written on it. the other side has images of chains, an american eagle and two hands on it. police are asking anywith information about the -- anyone with information about the burglary to call baltimore police. >>> weather wise, we're seeing nice clearing. heavy rains all across the state. now that rain mainly confined to the eastern shore from cecil county through queen anne's, caroline into talbot. take a look at this. scold air blowing into western maryland. warm air surging into the eastern shore including ball. it's two different stories across our state. believe me that cold air will overspread entirely. winds right now, depending on where you are, but they are gust up to 30. tomorrow a windy, blustery day. we will talk much more about your new year's eve changes coming up. >> all right. if

city police are investigating the double shooting in northwest baltimore. it happened in the 3,000 block of belmont avenue thursday night. police say they found two men suffering gunshot wounds. the victims were taken to an area hospital, but there's no word on their conditions. a suspect or a possible motive is not known at this hour. >> a person is in critical condition after being shot in the head in an apparent robbery in east baltimore. it happened wednesday night at the up close barbershop on harford road. police say they believe the owner was shot after at least one suspect walked into the shop and demanded money. >> very nice. very nice. got beautiful kids. did you not bother nobody. -- didn't bother nobody. >> just come up here to make a living, and i think it's just sad that he's about to maybe lose his life over this. >> if you have any information about this shooting, you are urged to call baltimore city police. one man's recovering this morning after being shot by police. they say the 19-year-old unidentified man led them on a pursuit through ba

the suspect would not drop a gun and the police shot him in the leg. >>> scary in northern baltimore ounty as the police chased through two states and that ended in a crash. sky chopper over the sight as the car landed on its side. they were chasing the driver and lost control on north road. they rushed the suspect to the hospital. details on part of the chase not released yet. >>> an unusual investigation for the fbi as they continue to search for a woman that they said was robbing banks in our area. these are the pictures of the woman that they are looking for, she is wanted in at least three bank robberies this month alone. they said that it was rare to see a female serial bank robber here and around the country. >>> traitor, patriot, was this soldier guilty and should he be behind bars for the rest of his life? >> this is my deployment phone number. leave a message or call me back later. >> he gave thousands of secrets to wikileaks and now is facing the government. >> he saw something wrong and he knew about a way to get it out there and he did that. >> the top government leaders,

>> reporter: according to police, it started last night, with a robbery in baltimore county, where this white chevy was seen. it was spotted again this morning by ann arundle county police, who chased it back north. >> the suspect driving the vehicle, the white malibu, was waving a gun outside of the vehicle. as it traveled up 97. >> reporter: the suspect got out of the car, holding his gun to his head. investigators say he then pointed it toward the officers. >> at that time, one officer from baltimore county and one officer from anne arundel county discharged weapons. the suspect was shot. >> the suspect's gun can be seen in the gutter. the officers' guns were also taken as evidence by the detectives. bullets were counted and the clips of the seized weapons, and the shell kaigs -- casings marked in the street. a bullet could be seen in the suspect's car. it's not believed he fired any shots. >> this is ridiculous in this neighborhood. it should be a nice neighborhood. shouldn't have to go through all of this stuff. >> all of these people don't need all of this. you have all of these p

some baltimore police officers made the holiday is brighter for special friends. >> what about the forecast? we're talking about snow. >> no big deal. maybe a flurry tonight. 42 will be the high tomorrow. we should see some breaks of sun towards the end of the day. temperatures will be warming up. we will be in the 50's in the middle of the week. those warmer temperatures will bring in the chance of rain on tuesday, wednesday, and friday. >> that is it for 11 years at 6:00. thank you for joining us. we will see you back here tonight. >> balkh breaking news and weather any time at -- file breaking news and weather any time at wbaltv.com. >> this is an editorial from president and general manager dan joerres. >> the university of maryland chancellor was prompted to revisit his policies regarding child abuse and neglect. at the first capital hearin -- capitol hill hearing, lawmakers called for stronger laws. maryland has already taken action. the board of regents voted unanimously to require a report to be filed within 48 hours by those who witnessed abuse or neglect

he was shot by a baltimore city police officer when authorities say he refused to drop a night.olice spokesman says officers were called around 10 last night for a report of a family disturbance at a home on south morley street. officers found the man in an upstairs bedroom where they say he refused to drop a knife. they say he he was argumentive and combative and shot him after they say he advanced towards them. his sister says he suffers from skits frena and he was not -- schizophrenia and she was not at home at the time of the incident but says her brother is not prone to violence. internal affairs is investigating the case. the officer involved in the shooting has not been identified. >>> the man accused of trying to assassinate president obama will be in court today a. secret service agents say oscarortega hernandez fired several high powered rifle rounds at white house. police and secret service tracked him down and arrest him in pennsylvania. >>> and jerry sandusky prepares to meet his accusers tuesday for the first time. he is is accused of sexually abusing a number of v

. >>> back to downtown baltimore, a few hours ago, baltimore city police began moving in on the protesters. see now, this is a live look where the camp was raided, moved out. pratt has been re-opened, word now is we are trying to learn where the people in and protesters were taken away to. getting people out of the encampment, stephanie rawlings blake weighed in as well. that's more on abc2news.com. also head to facebook and let us know what you think. several of you giving two cents over what happened. >>> one of the largest retailers made a can feel move pulling commercials rom a reality show about muslims living here in america. what prompted the move and what is said about it. sherrie johnson is here with the story. >> reporter: charlie, lowes home improvement hit a nerve when the company decided to pull the ads from tlc show, all american muslim, set in dearborn, michigan and follows several families, an insides look in to their lives. conservative christian group called florida family association launched a campaign against the show with claims the show hides an islamic agenda. musli

police believe he robbed a bank of america. mcknight is being held at the baltimore county detention center without mail. >>> police have identified a man who they think is responsible to a home invasion back in august. the man came to the home, asked for a bottle of water and forced himself in. dna matched keith allen duly. >>> list decked out in riot gear removed protesters from the plaza. at about 3:30 this morning officers forced the demonstrators out -- out of mckeldin scare. >> jerry sandusky and his attorney waved a right to

troops in iraq. >>> a police pursuit starts in anne arundel county and end with gunfire in baltimore county. vic is in the newsroom with more on the shooting and the reason for that chase. vic? >> well, kai. it started just after 11:00 this morning. police spotted a vehicle wanted in an armed robbery. it happened this afternoon. officers pursued the suspect through anne arundel county and baltimore city. the chase ended when the suspect vehicle struck a police cruiser in baltimore county. the suspect threw down a handgun and tried to pick it back up. that's when two officers fired their guns, hitting the suspect. the 19-year-old suspects suffered gunshot wounds to the lower body. he is being treated at shock trauma. kai, back to you. >> we'll have much more on this chase and shooting, coming up at 5:00 and 6:00. >>> justice for their son. two parents are suing the baltimore city school district. they say their 10-year-old son was constantly bullied at school. mike hellgren has more on the trial beginning today downtown. >> the jury selection process got under way this morning. this is

. >>> enemies, baltimore city police are looking for someone who shot and robbed a cab driver sunday morning. it happened near the 2700 block of sissen street. he pulled in to a parking lot and a passenger held him up. the drive was shot in the back. the suspect fled on foot. >>> west baltimore, police are searching for a gunman who shot a 27-year-old and left him for dead in the car. this happened on north smallwood. the suspect fled on foot. the victim, barnes, was taken to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. he died as a result of the injury. >>> pedestrian hit and killed on saturday in dundalk has been identified as 83-year-old lawyerra green, crossing when she was hit by 1999 saturn. the drive was heading northbound on dundalk avenue and remained at the scene. green was pronounced dead. police are investigating. so far, no charges have been filed. >>> search will resume for 25- year-old man whose boat capsized. crews located the boat and the passenger. a 40-year-old man is dead and a woman is injured. may day call was saying the sailboat was taking on water. the passenger

in the meantime, baltimore county police have taken the lead in this matter. i'm sure they'll try to identify the woman, notifying next of kin. >> lightracks are open at this time. >>> a woman was seriously burned after a house fire in anne arundel county. it happened just after 106789 -- 10. a 65-year-old woman was taken to bayview burn center. >> it appears in this case the occupant was using a match to light a candle. >> at last check she is still at the burn center being treated there. >> baltimore police need your help identifying this man who robbed and stabbed a man. officers found a 27-year-old man with multiple stab wounds in the 2200 block of north charles street. he said he and a friend were at a gas station when two people ended up robbing and stabbing them. detectives are asking anyone who recognize this man to call 410-367-3105. >>> five people have been arrested in connection with a pizza delivery man. he was making a delivery in the 2200 block of con questions drive when he was a-- conquest drive. officers found items taken during the robbery.

baltimore county police are on the scene, and the fire department responded. when they got here, at least 13 kids had been overcome by pepper spray. they have requested a medical task force. we have six medical units to treat the kids that were overcome by the pepper spray. they may be transporting as many as eight to 10 children to nearby hospitals. the entire school has been evacuated. an investigation is ongoing. as soon as we get more information, we will update you. >> we appreciate that. now to our other big story, occupy baltimore evicted. occupy protesters were forced from mckeldin square, and as kim dacey reports, they went without a fight. >> 3: 15 tuesday morning, baltimore police made their move. they blocked off roads around at mckeldin square where occupy protesters have camped out for several months. >> it is not about private property. this is public to us as people, citizens of the world. >> a line of police officers filed in and surrounded the camp. they escorted protesters out. >> we were fighting for our rights, but i guess the government d

. >>> baltimore police want to know if you recognize either of the men. they are looking for them in connection with a shooting that occurred at barbershop in east baltimore last week. the victim was shot in the eye. police believe the shooting was part of a robbery attempt. if you recognize either man, or have information about the incident, call baltimore city police at the number on the screen, 410-396-2433. >>> news time is 5:03. shoppers are in full swing getting the last-minute deals and taking care of all the honey dos and last-minute gifts. some retailers are helping you out. they are going to stay open 24 hours up until christmas. abc2 news corinne redman is at one of the stores with details on what to know and statistics because this is something retailers are starting to explore more and more. >> reporter: yeah, it is charley. this is the first year it's been happening where retailers are pushing up to the last- minute until christmas. as the christmas deadline nears we have three days until christmas. stores like macy's are staying open 24 hour

school officials released a statement reading in part -- police are looking for suspects after a man and woman are shot and wounded in east baltimore near patterson park. police say one of the victims were shot in the arm and the other in the leg. a woman dies from our injuries. this story was first brought you back in march. the woman was unresponsive and had been beaten with a hammer. authorities said a teenager confessed to bludgeoning her grandmother. police say she passed away over the weekend. the outcome of the boys trial is on clear. police are learning more about what led up to a deadly stabbing in woodlawn. kevin regusters was involved in a fight when officers arrived on purnell drive. he had been stabbed multiple times and he later died. it could be weeks before a judge makes his decision about whether bradley manning should be court-martialed. they claimed the army failed the troubled shoulder anoldier. the standoff over extending several tax provisions may have come to an end. tara mergener explains house republicans have agreed to sign off on an extension of the holiday. >> after a week of training, it looks like mill

. >>> baltimore city, inner harbor, police conducted a early morning raid on the occupy baltimore protesters who have been camping out in the harbor for two months. kuren redmond is lave with details this morning as this thing has reached 3 hours old. >> reporter: police moved in on the occupy baltimore protesters around 3:00 a.m. this morning. they came in full gear closing pratt and light street within the last 15 minutes. re-opened pratt street to the traffic because rush hour this morning. we believe they have started to wrap up the raid here on occupy baltimore, also police came in full riot gear, helicopter activity here earlier this morning, we are not sure where the occupy protesters have gone. police directed them in a different way around the mckeldin square. they have been here for two months. this occupy movement spread across several cities across the country. their purpose was to call e quality across the country. stephanie rawlings blake issued a statement regarding this early morning raid. she goes on the say, the city of baltimore is committed to protecting rights to protest

he remains he was only helping the jewish community connect through the internet. >>> baltimore police need your help to solve a triple shooting. let's take a look at the surveillance video. it shows the man wanted for questioning outside a nightclub. if you have any information about this man in the videoyou're seeing here, please call baltimore police. >>> a bizarre crime in brooklyn park, that's where police are searching for three men who used pepper spray on a man waiting at a bus stop. >> not only was the victim pepper sprayed, but police say the suspects stripped him down and took all his clothes. >> reporter: it's a story many neighbors can't believe. >> that's kind of crazy. >> reporter: it happened along a bus stop shortly before midnight. that's where a 25-year-old man says he was approached by three large men in ski masks. >> one of the suspects asked if he had drugs. he was pepper sprayed. >> reporter: police say the suspects pulled off the victim's shirt, shoes, and pants which had his money and cell phone in his pockets. the suspects then took off running. police say aft

. >>> baltimore county police say they're going to be cracking down and on the lookout this weekend for sex offenders hanging around kids. plain-clothessed officers will be posted in busy shopping areas with children. they're going to be keeping a lookout, making sure the kids are safe. police say many retailers for the holiday season are getting involved too. security officers have been given pictures of registered sex offenders and will contact police if they see anyone who's of concern to them. >>> news time now 5:03. today the woman who pleaded guilty in the death of a johns hopkins researcher is back in court. lavelda merit has a violation on probation hearing today for an unrelated drug charge. merit admitted to helping her boyfriend, john wagner rob steven pit karen in july of last year. wagner stabbed pit karen to death. merit testified against wagner as part of her plea deal. >>> the wife of former prince county george's county executive jack johnson will be sentenced for a role in a corruption scheme. leslie johnson, a former member of the county council pleaded guilty to cons

police are clearing out occupy baltimore protesters. the men and women have been camped out for the past few months. kim dacey joins us live from the scene with what went down. good morning. >> we are here at the corner of pratt street and south street across from the inner harbor pavilions. police still on the scene. a heavy police presence. pratt street and part of light street are blocked off. police still occupied the square as they try to move things out. this is as close as we can again. it was around 3:15 this morning when police officers began blocking off those roads around mckeldin square. they walked in and surrounded the camp and began escorting people well. some were expecting to be forced out of mckeldin square at some point. overall, the removal was peaceful. >> there was a couple of problems that was happening. it happens everywhere. we were very peaceful. >> we have been warned of many things in the past. we'll work waiting to see what the mayor would do about this and how the police would act and react. >> we just rece

they still remained close does baltimore city police conducted their investigation. >> thank you. an investigation is under way into a double shooting in east baltimore. city police arrived just before 7:30 last night on north rose street to find a man and woman both suffering from gunshot wounds. there are in stable condition in the hospital and we are working to learn more details about what led up to the shooting. >> baltimore county police have made an arrest from earlier this week. george evans stabbed a man along a group fight. it happened around 11:30 wednesday evening. kevin died from multiple stab wounds. evans is being held at the baltimore county detention center. a major announcement to that. the man who was the body and soul of the company has retired. company officials confirmed the bank's founder handed over the reins today. it was to infuse $36 million into the cash strapped banks. it was placed under supervision in 2009 requiring it to raise capital and deal with problem loans. he launched the bank in 1995 and has been known to promoting its ties to the community i

to baltimore city police officers are suspended and on the ministry of duty tonight amid allegations of sexual misconduct. the allegations of of harassment and integrity violations, we are told. we have more on this ongoing investigation. >> police are not giving a lot of details because the investigation is ongoing. the case involves an incident of a sexual nature that occurred at a public place and to public -- the two police officers were off duty at the time. a third officer, which it -- who was present, but reported to our commanders. she said it happened in october and she reported that several weeks later. the accused officers are females from the department's horse units. police are not releasing their names. for're being investigated sexual harassment and integrity violations. >> there is a general order for the police department and there are certain ways you have to act if you are a member of the baltimore police department. that underscores our commitment to holding ourselves to a higher standard. even when individuals are off- duty, they're bound by the general quarters.

baltimore. here is the scene in the 2500 block of pratt street. police found the victim just after 10:30 p.m. last night. he had been shot multiple times and later died at shock trauma. and baltimore county police are learning more about what led to a deadly stabbing in woodlawn last night. a 23-year-old was involved in a fighter around 11:30 p.m. with a group of people when officers arrived. he had been stabbed multiple times. he later died. so far, no one has been charged. >> two people are recovering from minor injuries after a fire ripped through a building. the fire crews arrived at the scene at the 3100 block of saint paul street just before midnight. they rescued several people from inside the building before bringing the fire under control. still no word on what started the fire. >> a terrible day in iraq. bombs killed at least 57 people in baghdad today. in the worst violence the war- torn country has seen in months, the attacks were coordinated. 14 explosions in 11 neighborhoods. most took place in the shi'ite neighborhoods, but soon the areas were also targeted. these bombings come

city police officer is recovering tonight after an accident in southwest baltimore. investigators say the police cruiser collided with another car around 7:00 this morning near clifton avenue. another vehicle overturned following the collision. officials say those hurt, including the officer, suffered non-life-threatening injuries. you are looking at a live picture of interstate 6. we're told the accident happened at 5:15. at least five vehicles are involved in the crash near southwestern boulevard near interstate 95. state police say several lanes on the inner loop of the beltway are blocked. the crash comes on the heels of another multi-car crash on the beltway this morning. we're told several people were taken to the hospital after the eight-vehicle pileup. the accident shut down traffic on the beltway for about 90 minutes. there is no word tonight on what triggered the crash. a former goodwill employee is in custody tonight charged with robbing area stores at gunpoint. police arrested him in connection with robberies at the goodwill stores last month. they say the

police arrested him yesterday and he's being held on numerous child sex charges and being held on $3 million bail. sheree johnson, abc 2 news. >>> baltimore county police are taking extra steps to keep predators away from children, especially during the holiday season. they are assigning plain- clothessed officers in malls, all part of the sexual registration team. they will be trained to look for sex offenders who may be violating parole. retailers are also getting involved. some store security officers are working with police on patrol as they look out for registered swenlds as well. >>> it's an event we told you about a few months ago, the trip, the construction and now the unveiling, "extreme home makeover" that's going to be coming up tonight here on abc 2 and the details you need to know so you can catch this great show coming up. >>> also, drivers beware, there's more speed cameras going up and we'll tell you where you need to be aware as you head out the door this morning. you're watching "good morning maryland" first and only at 4:30. is that thing getting closer? look how high that thing's going. look out there, look at the debr

police right now. >>> u.s. marshals have arrest add man after linking him to a 2006 rape in our state. kendall thomas lynn is expected to be extradited back to baltimore. they believe he raped and assaulted a woman in 2012. he was charged in connection with the 2000 attack last month. >>> maryland police are trying to figure out how a person was hit and killed on 270 in german town. it happened at the exit for the german town road. the identity of the person who was killed has not been released yet. >>> on the heels of the verdict in the high profile gubernatorial robocalls, a bill would create stiffer penalties for acts aimed at stopping voters. cardin said the bill would only laically to false information given out during the last 90 days of an collection, including providing daters with the wrong date or time or ms. leading voters about their elogyibility. >>> recount recount police need your help identifying a man who committed fraud. a man, pretending to be an account holder gave fake information with the man's information on it to make wire transfers. police are asking young who recognize -- anyone no recognize the man to call the anne arundel u

>>> a major milestone for baltimore police. the big drop in the murder rate and what's behind the sudden decline. >>> hello everyone i'm vic carter. here is what people are talking about tonight. the city known for its highest murder rate is about to record the fewest homicides in 10 years. it's a big accomplishment for police who vowed they would decrease the numbers. >> reporter: 175 people were murdered in baltimore, if that number holds it'll be the lowest homicide in the city since the 1980s. christmas eve this cherry hill neighborhood the site of baltimore's 195th homicide. this year investigators aren't stretched to thin. with days to go less than 200 people have been killed in 2011, that's a drop from 219 this time last year and a far cry from 315 murders in 1993. since 2007 the murder rate has fallen in baltimore. last night police commissioner told wjz more work needs to be done. >> the goal is beyond the numbers because here's what we know. while the numbers have come down over the last four years, it hasn't changed

of a neighborhood. >> reporter: it started when police tried to stop a car that matched the description of a car that was used in the robbery in baltimore last night. folk who live in the area say it was like watching something out of a movie. >> i walked out and i was like -- my god,. >> reporter: a line of police cars running at high speed through neighborhood streets. >> white car was first and all the police, you know, 25, 30 homes, right behind him. made a right hand turn that i didn't think they would make it because they were going to fast and then they made another turn up here and that was it. >> reporter: the chase starting in edgewater and ending here. at least 30 miles through three jurisdictions involving police from several counties. the man behind the wheel police say waved a gun at officers as he fled up the interstate. he allegedly rammed two cruisers as he finally stopped. >> he bails out of the vehicle. he is armed as he exits the vehicle. he drops the gun but then he goes to get it back. when he goes to get it one officer from baltimore -- two officers fired. >> shots fired. no officers are hit. they are okay. >> rep

back with that in a few minutes. >> baltimore city police investigating a police-involved accident in southwest baltimore. the crash happened around 7:00 this morning near clifton avenue. all those hurt in the accident, including the officer, have nonlife-threatening injuries. >> a bad accident. maryland state police investigating a crash that shut down the beltway. the call came in just after 7:00 this afternoon near frederick road in catonsville. eight people were taken to area hospitals, including shock trauma. we're told all lanes are now open. >> time for our "sunday morning q & a." joining us the executive director of the college savings plan of maryland. good morning. nice to have you here. >> great to be here. >> let's talk about what we are facing with young people in terms of debt. >> right now college loan debt is higher than any debt in the country. 64% of students are leaving school with student loan debt and the average debt is 21,000 dollars. >> and we're hearing they are getting degrees, can't pay for them. >> that's right. the best thing is, for families of today's ch

also in baltimore county, two people are in custody after a police chase ended in a crash. this all started when towson university police tried to stop a vehicle with stolen plates. during the pursuit, the driver lost control and collided with a taxi on york road. the four people in the taxi were treated for injuries at a hospital. no police vehicles were involved in the crash. the investigation continues. >> same-sex married couples who work for baltimore county will be getting a nice gift for the holidays. healthcare benefits for their partners. the county is extending healthcare benefits to employees who were legally married in other states. that's good news for couples like margaret and collete who have been together for almost 20 years. in 2009, they were married in massachusetts. shortly thereafter, margaret began fighting for co-let to be covered under her health insurance plan. as a baltimore county police officer, she filed a grievance with her police union, which she says the county denied. margaret then went to the labor union, but they also denied her grievance.

police involved shooting. sky chopper 13 is over the scene. during the drug search inside a home, a baltimorenty police officer's gun accidentally went off, striking a city police officer in the shoulder. the city officer is being treated with nonlife threatening wounds. wjz has a crew on the scene and we'll have more at 5:00. >>> shocking allegations against a former red sox manager could land him in hot water. >> reporter: two more men have accused a red sox manager of sexually abusing them. a boston attorney is seeking a settlement for the two men. they were attendants in 1951 when donald fitzpatrick allegedly molested them. >>> in 2003, the team settled a lawsuit with seven men who said he molested them. >> reporter: this is the video that was captured from the dashboard of the officer's patrol car as he followed tony danuncio on october 21st. he witnessed him making illegal lane changes before he decided to turn on the flashing red lights as the two pulled into the shopping center. the video shows officer tutor approaching. >> in the video, as soon as mr. danuncio -- he begins given verb

east baltimore. police were called and found a woman who had been shot. no word on their condition or a possible suspect. >> police continue their investigation into monday night's deadly shooting at the towson town center parking lot. rob roblin is live with that story. police say shoppers should still feel safe. >> police have identified the victim. it is 19-year-old rodney pridget. he was shot just outside the mall. extra security is in place. police are saying that a suspect and the victim were seen inside the mall. no arrests have been made. police are emphasizing that this was not a random act of violence. >> we know now based on the investigation so far that this absolutely was not a random act of violence. this was absolutely not a robbery. >> police do have a suspect in this case, no arrests have been made. rob roblin, wbal-tv 11 news. >> police have identified the man shot by an officer in dundalk. he faces several charges including attempted murder. investigators say he entered a home wearing a m

. >> baltimore county police will determine whether any charges will be filed. >> ryan's family had not posted information about a funeral on his facebook memorial page. reporting at parkville high school in baltimore county, sheldon dutes, wbal-tv 11 news. >> a police investigation is underway after several shootings in the city. police found a man with several gun shot wounds. around 9:30 last night another man found shot multiple times in southwest baltimore. no word on his condition or a suspect. >> carroll county police have three people in police custody, and they are searching for a fourth suspect this morning for an armed robbery and shooting suspect. state police are now looking for 21-year-old delonte dunston. according to shorts, he's the one that pulled the trigger in a drug buy that went awry tuesday night on the 3900 block of tawnytown road. they assaulted the man inside stealing a handgun and drugs according to police. police say they found more than 50 marijuana plants in his home. >> there are new charges this morning about that man promising ravens players in exchange

last november, baltimore police broke up a pit bull ring on pason street. experts warn pets are also stolen and held for ransom. that is what happened to this puppy. he and his older brother he escaped from their backyard. 21-year-old called the dog's owner saying he found them, but he wanted money for their return. >> you have to give me $200. >> sadly, the ransom was on the for one animal. during the dogmatic,scooby was struck and killed by a car. he was sentenced to 18 months in jail and pay $65 in restitution for the loss of scooby. as for the thompsons, they believe diva has been sold. >> i want my diva to come back home. >> in response to the trend, dog advocates have urged against buying 13 >> list. consider microchipping or tattoing the dog on the inner thigh. >> baltimore city police are not able to tell us how many pets are still a because there are considered property. the crime is reported as larceny and not broken down by what was taken. the kennel club has safety tips to help protect your pets. you can find it on wbaltv.com and click on iteam.

police. singleton is now being held. >>> baltimore county police identify the teenage girl killed in an accident. 17-year-old bridget harold was struck and killed in the area known as baltimore highlands. harold was rushed to shock trauma, where she died. but right now, no charges are pending against the driver. >>> the sun has set on a milder and sunny day. take a look outside now. what can we expect for the weekend? bob is live with a look at your first warning weather forecast. >> it was milder this afternoon. got into the low 50s tomorrow. it's going to feel and be a lot cooler. radarwise other nothing around here at the time. but to our west, there's a frontal system that will be crossing the region overnight, into tomorrow morning. it will have some clouds, but no precipitation. although there were some rain and snow showers out across ohio this afternoon. they are pretty much disappearing. this weekend, the front will go through the region. winds go back to the northwest. dry but chillier weekend. lots of sunshine. great football weather for both games, saturday, navy-army. and ravens her

the individuals at the barbershop, the business owner in self, the patrons that were there. >> baltimore police talking about a robbery turned shooting at the barbershop on the 2200 block of harford road in east baltimore. at least one shooter and to the shop around 7:00 p.m. last bite, demanded money, and there was some sort of struggle. the owner was shot in the head. >> he has got beautiful kids. he didn't bother nobody. nice and quiet. >> news of the shooting traveled quick. folks there who are familiar said his name is mike and he is well respected in the community. >> he was a very good man. he gave to the community and everything. >> he just came up here to make a living. i think it is sad that he is maybe going to lose his life. >> police are stumped as to the motive appeared at this point, aside from the witnesses they have already spoken with, they're hoping someone in the neighborhood will come forward with information. >> it was around the rush hour time. people may have been driving home or maybe heard something more saw something suspicious. -- or saw something suspicious. >> much

the police department and there's a certain weight you have to act if you're a member of the baltimore police department. we hold ourselves to a higher standard. >> the eeoc is handling this investigation. a suspension is standard procedure for an eeoc investigation. there was a stabbing on wednesday night on the woodland avenue. the victim and a man died at the scene. >> animal control officials have 30 days to determine the fate of a pair of pit bulls. at issue is whether the dogs should be euthanized. two pit bulls attacked the woman's dog. the owner of the pit bulls said he is pledging to fight for his dogs. police say a company never refunded money received from schools in anne arundel county. in each case, their promise to have a player from the ravens talked at school assemblies. at least 17 schools were involved. >> it is fun to think about which celebrities you would want to have over for dinner if you could. jennifer aniston is the number- one preferred dinner guest. brad pitt also got top spots. meal, as cooking e-mthe number one.deen was that brings us to our water cooler question