15 Months After Clinton Girl, 14, Was Killed In DC, Her Case Takes A Major Turn: Police
For 15 months, the killing of a 14-year-old Maryland girl went without an arrest.
That changed on Wednesday, Aug. 26, when DC police arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with the death of Clinton resident Zytina Mason-Brown, who was shot on Benning Road NE in Washington in May 2025.
Mason-Brown was just 14 when officers were called to the 1700 block of Benning Road NE at approximately 5:08 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
They found the teenager unconscious and not breathing with a critical gunshot wound.
DC Fire and EMS responded, but Mason-Brown had no signs of life and was pronounc…
Teen With Ghost Gun Arrested In Albany Park, Police Say
An Albany teenager was busted with a loaded ghost gun in a city park, authorities said.
Amir X Harrell, 18, was spotted loitering in a park at Ontario Street near Madison Avenue around 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, the Albany Police Department said.
Cops approached Harrell and cited him for being in the park after posted hours, but during the investigation they found him holding a loaded handgun, authorities said.
Harrell was charged with second-degree weapons possession for the loaded gun, third-degree possession for the ammunition, and fourth-degree possession for the weapon being unregi…
Man Shot, Killed In Camden Remembered As Loving Husband, Father
Edgar Velascio-Hernandez was shot and killed in Camden Friday, July 31, leaving behind his wife and children, according to a GoFundMe set up to support his family.
"Edgar was a loving husband, a devoted father, a beloved son, and a dear friend to many," Maritssa Balderas, who organized the fundraiser said. "He worked tirelessly to provide for his family and give them the best life possible. His passing has left an irreplaceable void and has forever changed the lives of those who loved him most."
At 9:50 p.m., Camden police responded to the 100 block of North 24th Street and found …
Man Shot, Killed In Camden: Prosecutor
A man was shot and killed in Camden, authorities announced Monday, Aug. 3.
At 9:50 p.m., on Friday, July 31, Camden police responded to the 100 block of North 24th Street and found Edgar Velasco-Hernandez with a gunshot wound, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez said.
He was transported to Cooper University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead soon after, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing, authorities said.
