The number of homicides in Baltimore this year has now reached 200. Police made the announcement yesterday after a fatal shooting in Northeast Baltimore. According to the Baltimore Sun, the city didn’t reach 200 homicides last year until December 7. The Sun also reports that so far in August, about one person has been killed per day in Baltimore.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Enters Third Round of Chemo to Treat Lymphoma
Governor Larry Hogan began his third round of chemotherapy on August 7. Hogan is in stage three of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. While at the University of Maryland Hospital, Hogan visited others in the cancer ward. On Twitter he posted photos of himself with other patients, writing: “Day 1 of 3rd chemo round starts today. Have 5 hard days ahead, but am feeling strong and know your support will get me through.”
Family of Slain Officer Plans to Appeal Judge’s Decision
The family of Baltimore City Officer William Torbit, killed in “friendly fire,” says they will appeal a judge's decision. In January 2011, Torbit was struck 20 times by four fellow Baltimore City police officers outside a lounge. He was in plain clothes but was wearing his badge. A judge on Monday dismissed the lawsuit, ruling that the Torbit family had not proven any wrongdoing on behalf of the officers.
Plans to Close Laurel Regional Hospital
A forum was held last night to discuss Dimensions Health’s plans to close Laurel Regional Hospital in three years. Company officials say the hospital is under-used and losing money. They plan to replace the hospital with an outpatient facility. The Prince George's County Fire Department tells WUSA-9 the hospital's emergency room will stay open. According to the Baltimore Sun, the announcement was met with backlash from local politicians and community members.