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Double Shooting in West Baltimore Highlights Rising Homicides

5/28/2025

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A tragic double shooting in West Baltimore on Memorial Day claimed the lives of 27-year-old Devin Thompson and an unidentified woman. This incident marked one of 12 homicides in May, even as overall crime rates have seen a historic decline. Mayor Brandon Scott voiced alarm over potential federal funding cuts that threaten vital crime reduction initiatives.

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Story summary

A tragic double shooting in West Baltimore on Memorial Day claimed the lives of 27-year-old Devin Thompson and an unidentified woman. This incident marked one of 12 homicides in May, even as overall crime rates have seen a historic decline. Mayor Brandon Scott voiced alarm over potential federal funding cuts that threaten vital crime reduction initiatives.