Deputies Killed, Frigid Temps Coming, School Porn Fallout: News Nearby

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2 Deputies Killed in Abingdon Shooting, Suspect Dead

Two deputies have died from their injuries after a gunman shot them in Abingdon mid-day Wednesday, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect was killed by deputies a short distance away.

“Today is a sad day for the Harford County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Harford County,” Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler said at a press conference Wednesday evening. >>> Read more.

More coverage:

• Police Blanket Abingdon After Shootings
• Governor: ‘I Am Heartbroken’ by Abingdon Shootings

Principal on Leave from School Where Suspect Made Child Porn: Report

The principal at Sylvania Woods Elementary School, where a classroom volunteer reportedly directed students in child porn videos, has been placed on administrative leave. Since the arrest of suspect Deonte Carraway, 22, of Glenarden was announced Monday, the FBI has joined the investigation. >>> Read more.

Frigid Air Coming, County Opens Warming Centers

Downright Arctic air will move into the region this week -- a frigid 9 degrees is expected for Saturday’s low in Anne Arundel -- prompting the county to open warming centers Wednesday evening. The Weather Channel forecast predicts lows in the teens several nights this week. >>> Read more.

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