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Darreonna Davis is an express desk reporter at The Baltimore Banner. She previously reported at the intersection of gender, politics, health and economic policy as a fellow for the 19th News. Before that, she reported for Forbes, was an intern at Inside Climate News covering environmental justice, aided the team behind “The Lead with Jake Tapper” at CNN, and co-produced packages and digital documentaries with the specials unit at CNBC. Darreonna is a native New Orleanian with ties to Memphis and Holmes County, Mississippi. She’s also an alumna of Howard University. Feel free to contact her at darreonna.davis@thebaltimorebanner.com with any tips.

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Teen faces attempted murder charge after brawl, shooting at Walmart in Baltimore County
A 16-year-old was charged as an adult for an altercation at a Baltimore County Walmart that erupted into gunfire, police said.
A co-worker of Dontae Melton Jr. brings a box of donations from his colleagues to Melton’s funeral at DreamLife Worship Center in Randallstown on Saturday.
10 Baltimore officers involved in police-custody death of Dontae Melton Jr. identified
Investigators identified the 10 Baltimore Police Department officers involved in the in-custody death of Dontae Melton Jr., 31.
Baltimore County Police responded to a shooting Wednesday outside of a Walmart in Middle River.
7 arrested in connection with fighting and shooting outside Walmart, police say
Baltimore County Police arrested seven people ages 12-15 in connection with the fighting and shooting that left two injured outside of a Walmart in Middle River, officials said.
Lightning strikes in northern Baltimore County as a severe thunderstorm moves through, July 8, 2025.
Maryland hit with torrential rain, flash floods and lightning as another summer storm rolls in
Torrential rains, tornado warnings, and relentless lightning lit up the sky Wednesday night as another round of severe summer weather pummeled Maryland.
Dontae Melton Jr.
A mother’s emergency petition for her son was denied. He died just over 24 hours later.
Dontae Melton Jr. was pronounced dead around 3 a.m. June 26, hours after being in Baltimore Police custody.
Baltimore Police and Baltimore City Fire Department personnel ⁩respond to a call for multiple people experiencing overdose symptoms at the intersection of Pennsylvania and North avenues in West Baltimore on Thursday.
West Baltimore overdoses leave at least 25 hospitalized
There had been no fatalities, but 25 people had been hospitalized for treatment as of Thursday night, according to Lindsey Eldridge, Baltimore City Police Department spokesperson.
At a press conference on Wednesday, Baltimore Police released body camera footage depicting the final moments of 70-year-old Pytorcarcha Brooks, who was shot and killed on June 25.
‘I’m going hot with a Taser’: Baltimore Police broke down door before shooting 70-year-old
Police on Wednesday released body camera footage depicting the final moments of 70-year-old Pytorcarcha Brooks, who was shot and killed on June 25 in her West Baltimore home by officers.
Cars driving along Compromise Street in Annapolis on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, after a downpour.
Baltimore dodges worst of storms as tornado warnings, heavy rain hit surrounding counties
The weather calmed Wednesday night in the Baltimore region after alerts were issued for much of the state warning of severe thunderstorms, flash floods and, for some, tornadoes.
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning on Tuesday for the region with 70 mph winds expected.
Storms with 70 mph winds and lightning leave thousands without power, downed trees and road closures
After heat scorched the Baltimore region, heavy rain and 70 mph winds ripped through the area during Tuesday’s evening commute and led to power outages, fire and road closures.
Officials said police were called to the 8200 block of Bullneck Road, a residential neighborhood lined with single-family homes, around 4:20 p.m. on Monday for a shooting.
2 men killed in possible Dundalk murder-suicide identified by police
Baltimore County Police identified two men who were found fatally shot in Dundalk on Monday in what is being investigated as a possible murder-suicide.
A police line do not cross tape blocks a pathway near Penn Station.
Teen suffers ‘catastrophic’ injury; 1,300 fireworks seized in July 4 incidents around Maryland
A teen suffered a “catastrophic” injury and officials seized more than 1,300 fireworks from an illegal show over the July 4 weekend, officials said.
A Microsoft sign and logo are pictured at the company's headquarters, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Redmond, Wash.
Microsoft layoffs hit Maryland-based video game workers
About 160 people will lose their jobs at Microsoft’s ZeniMax Media in Rockville as part of the company’s recent cuts.
Donovan Michaud, a 30-year-old building service worker at Overlea High School, faces one count each of sex abuse of a minor, displaying obscene material to a minor and second-degree assault.
Another Baltimore County school employee faces sex abuse charges amid wave of similar arrests
Donovan Michaud, a 30-year-old building service worker at Overlea High School, faces one count each of sex abuse of a minor, displaying obscene material to a minor and second-degree assault.
6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
Son details moments that allegedly led his mom to fatally shoot stepdad in Baltimore County
Shortly before 7 p.m. Tuesday, Xavier Alexander called Baltimore County Police, saying his mom had shot his stepfather at their home in the 3600 block of Tulsa Road.
Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley, center, at the scene of the shooting of arabber Bilal “BJ” Abdullah in June.
Baltimore homicides hit historic low, but leaders say ‘work is far from over’
There have been 68 homicides and 164 nonfatal shootings in Baltimore the first six months of the year, according to police.
The Independent Investigations Division of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General released the body-worn and dashboard camera footage of the fatal police-involved collision involving the Maryland Transportation Authority Police that occurred on June 4, 2025 in Baltimore.
MDTA officer’s bodycam, dashboard video show moments after deadly chase ends under I-95 overpass
Officials released the body-worn and dashboard camera footage of the fatal crash involving Maryland Transportation Authority Police in Baltimore.
Joshua Jennings Jr. looks at his vehicle that’s trapped under an overpass after a fast-moving thunderstorm on North Point Road, in Baltimore, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Power outages, transit delays linger after severe storms rip through region
Thousands are without power as storms are rolling through the Baltimore region, bringing wind gusts, severe thunderstorms and flash floods.
State Trooper Police Car from the Maryland State Police on parking lot.
Two Howard County men arrested for fatal I-70 shooting in Frederick County
Francisco Javier Sanchez-Juarez, 28, and Jeffrey Josue Diaz, 24, both of Howard County, were charged with first-degree murder and related firearms charges, police said.
The intersection of W. Franklin and North Franklintown Road in Baltimore on June 28, 2025
Baltimore Police waited for medics who never came. The man they detained is now dead.
A 911 dispatch call revealed that Baltimore Police requested a medic at least twice to treat a man they detained amid a mental health crisis.
Baltimore Police officers on scene of a shooting on the 2700 block of Mosher Street on Wednesday. The woman and officers in that shooting were identified.
70-year-old woman, officers identified in fatal West Baltimore police-involved shooting
Maryland authorities on Friday released the name of a 70-year-old woman who was fatally shot by Baltimore Police and the names of the officers involved.
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