Maryland Makes 'Worst American Cities' List: Patch PM

Shareworthy stories from Maryland Patches on Friday, June 16, include a Maryland metropolis on a new "worst American cities to live in" list, the ranking driven largely by its violent crime rate. Elsewhere in the state, police investigating the double murder of two high school students the night before their graduation say they have more clues.

What makes Baltimore one of the worst cities to live in may be related to the death of Freddie Gray, according to a new survey by financial analysts: Baltimore Ranks On 'Worst American Cities' List.

Montgomery County Police shared new information about the two Germantown students who were gunned down June 5, the night before their high school graduation. Police recovered 30 shell casings at the scene and have confirmed that multiple caliber of weapons were used: More Than 1 Shooter Involved In Murder Of Germantown Teens.

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