Mother, Toddler Slain; Maryland School Districts Ranked; Inmate Death Ruled Homicide: News Nearby

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Mother, Toddler Slain in Prince George’s County Identified

Authorities have identified the mother and young daugher slain Tuesday morning, a crime that has enraged and saddened local prosecutors and police. The shooting occurred in the 1300 block of Palmer Road in Fort Washington. >>>read more.

Stabbing Suspected in Virginia Girl’s Death, Two Maryland Teens Charged

A 13-year-old Virginia girl who was reported missing and found deceased days later likely died from stabbing, according to Commonwealth’s Attorney Mary Pettitt. Two Howard County teens have been charged in her death. Both were engineering students at Virginia Tech. >>> read more.

Inmate Death in Jessup Ruled Homicide

Authorities are investigating the death of a 58-year-old inmate at Jessup Correctional Institution as a homicide. Glenn E. Smith died from multiple blunt force injuries in what the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled a homicide, according to Maryland State Police. >>> read more.

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• Ranking Maryland School Systems
• Comptroller Suspends Operations at 27 Tax Preparation Businesses

• Bel Air Man Faces 6 Child Pornography Charges
• Cold Case Heats Up With New Image of 1985 Homicide Victim
• Cummings Says ‘No’ to Senate Race, Aims for Reelection in House
• Martin O’Malley Suspends Presidential Campaign

»Photo from Prince George’s County Police press conference via Periscope