🌱 Fatal Shooting In Baltimore County + Man Dies After Shot By BCPD

Good morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Catonsville Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

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But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny; breezy, cooler. High: 49 Low: 30.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 47 Low: 29.

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Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today:

1. On Sunday afternoon, Mar. 5, there was a fatal shooting in the 4100 block of Wilkens Avenue only 2.8 miles away from Catonsville. Baltimore County police officers found the victim with at least one gunshot wound, and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. No other information has been released as of Mar. 6 and the investigation is ongoing. (CBS News)
2. On Mar. 4, the Maryland Attorney General's Office announced that a man died of his injuries on Mar. 3 after he was shot by Baltimore County police detective J. Trenary on Jan. 31. According to the Maryland Attorney General's Office, the identity of the man will be made public at a later date. At the time of the shooting, officers were attempting to arrest two suspects, a male and a female, when the detective's vehicle was hit by the suspects' SUV near the intersection of Pulaski Highway and Ebenezer Road. Detective Trenary then fired his weapon into the SUV and hit the male suspect. Later, the suspects were arrested but the reason they were wanted before the chase is unclear. (CBS News)
3. The Baltimore County Arts Guild is hosting Aikido classes at the Catonsville Clubhouse this month! The martial art classes will teach the flowing, circular movements characteristic of Aikido. The classes are open to all and will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Mondays in March. (Baltimore County Arts Guild via Instagram)

Today and tomorrow in Catonsville:

Tuesday, March 7

• Tuesday Night Comedy Show At State Fare (8:00 PM)

Wednesday, March 8

• Catonsville Farmers Market At Christian Temple Church (10:00 AM)
• Baltimore County Council Town Hall Meeting (Catonsville) At Community College Of Baltimore County Catonsville Center For The Arts Building (6:30 PM)
• Song Circle At The Clubhouse in Catonsville (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to the CCBC Catonsville boys' baseball team! The Cardinals won 4-2 against Sussex in a last-minute seventh-inning win. (CCBC Catonsville ATH via Twitter)
• Whether you're actively searching for a new home or not, it's always good to stay up-to-date on the local housing market. Check out the latest homes for sale in the Catonsville area, including a large five-bedroom with a huge porch on Forest Avenue for $550,000! (Catonsville Patch)
• Many local employers in Catonsville are searching for both part-time and full-time employees! Check out the latest job openings in the Catonsville area including Tech Services Specialist, LocalHopper Driver, and Front Office Coordinator (Medical Receptionist). (Catonsville Patch)

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Featured events:

• Trinity School Open House (March 8)
• Catonsville Rails To Trails Annual Meeting (March 12)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! See you all soon 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!