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🌱 Fatal Crash Investigation + Two Students Arrested For Shooting
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Welcome back, Catonsville! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Catonsville.
First, today's weather:
Plenty of sunshine. High: 59 Low: 48.
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Here are the top two stories today in Catonsville:
- Baltimore County Police responded to a fatal crash in the early hours of Feb. 9. The crash involved a 1997 Lincoln Town Car and a 1995 Toyota Camry. The collision killed 81-year-old driver Laura Sperry and sent the other driver to the hospital with minor injuries. Police are currently investigating the cause of the collision. (Press Release Desk )
- Baltimore County Police Department has announced the arrests of two students in the case of a shooting that occurred outside Catonsville High School. 18-year-old Sean Potter Jr. and an unknown second student have been arrested and are being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center. The shooting sent a 16-year-old to the hospital with a gunshot wound. (CBS Baltimore)
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Today in Catonsville:
- Cat Book Club At The Catonsville Senior Center (10:00 AM)
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- The Baltimore County Arts Guild is discussing Elayne Bond Hyman's Catoctin SlaveSpeak at their next Let's Talk event. Click to RSVP for the event. (Instagram)
- The Baltimore County Fire Department announces that they are currently recruiting for their Probationary EMT program. (Facebook)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! See you tomorrow for your next update.
— Rose Mendez
About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!
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