Baltimore County police identified one of the victims in a quadruple shooting in Woodlawn died Saturday at a hospital after he and three others were shot in the early morning hours on Friday in the 1800 block of Woodlawn Drive Police said on Monday that Lamback was inside the Azuz Hookah Lounge when officers found him injured Police said officers found two men suffering from gunshot wounds Detectives later learned that others arrived at hospitals who are linked to this shooting A witness told 11 News someone began shooting into the business “There were a lot of people out in the parking lot just having fun and then the gunshots happened in that lounge and they had to run out,” said a woman who owns a nearby braiding shop “I had to make sure I secured the doors … and I had to run out and make sure I went home with my son safely.” The strip mall is located across the street from a Baltimore County Public Library branch and near Woodlawn High School Anyone with information is asked to call police at 410-887-INFO or Metro Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP and the flagship stations for the Baltimore Ravens Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs which means we may get paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites.©2023 on behalf of WBAL NewsRadio 1090 and FM 101.5 STERLING — Woodlawn Arts Academy dancers and musicians will take the stage in late May for their spring 2025 recitals Private music students will perform in three recitals in late May: Each recital will feature a different group of students Woodlawn’s private music lesson program runs year-round and is open to children and adults Woodlawn Dance Academy dancers age 3 to adult will perform three recitals with the theme “Elements.” The events are set for May 30 and 31 at Centennial Auditorium, and mark the academy’s 17th annual dance recitals. Tickets are $14 each and are available now at centennialauditorium.org A processing fee will be applied to online ticket purchases Woodlawn Dance Academy’s summer programs start the week of June 2 and registration is available now in person at the academy or by calling 815-626-4278 While dance class and private music registration are not available online, registration for other programs is available at woodlawnartsacademy.com workshops and day camps for all ages in music and dance In addition to the academy’s regular programming, Theatre in the Park 2025, presented by Savant Wealth, features “A Year with Frog and Toad.” Roles are available for ages 18 and up. More information and audition registration is available at woodlawnartsacademy.com Auditions are scheduled for May 27, with shows kicking off the school year on Aug. 7-9. Theatre in the Park is a production of the Sauk Valley Theatre Alliance, which is a partnership among Centennial Auditorium, Sauk Valley Community College and Woodlawn Arts Academy Shaw Local News NetworkShaw Local News Network provides local news throughout northern Illinois Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network A blood trail runs through the parking lot of the Security Business Center in Woodlawn where one victim ran for cover from a shooter inside the M Azuz club Tatyana Brown says she was working as a bottle girl when the gun shots rang out “I’m not even sure who shot at who,” said Brown “I just know that… the next thing you know Did you see someone that was seriously hurt?” we asked her Baltimore County police say they found two male victims with gunshot wounds at the scene and three more found their own way to area hospitals for treatment Detectives later confirmed that only four people sustained wounds from the shooting stating that one of the victims did not get shot Five injured in overnight shooting in Woodlawn This latest incident came in the same strip mall where a mass shooting unfolded back in December of 2023 leaving one man dead That shooting unfolded in the parking lot outside a business called BBQ Tonite Owner Sonny Awan says these shootings are no longer isolated incidents I don’t understand what exactly… why this becomes a place where some crime like that happens and it’s been happening constantly,” said Awan Tatyana Brown tried to retrieve her purse and other belongings she left behind when the gun shots sent everyone running “It was a lot of shots going on,” recalled Brown I didn’t expect that and my first night working there Baltimore County Police initially told WMAR-2 News that five people were wounded in the shooting in Woodlawn but they later said detectives confirmed that only four people had sustained gunshot wounds The article now reflects the updated information A Woodlawn High School student was hit by a car Thursday afternoon and taken to the hospital in “serious condition,” according to Baltimore County Police Principal Jamel Jernigan wrote that the student was hit while crossing Security Boulevard a divided highway that intersects with Woodlawn Drive Police said the accident happened around 2:10 p.m A college and career day scheduled for Thursday evening was canceled Police said Friday morning that the investigation into the collision is ongoing This reporting is part of The Banner’s Education Hub, community-funded journalism that provides parents with resources they need to make decisions about how their children learn. 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 Center Missionary Baptist Church 63 in the Rowell community; and Union United Methodist Church The Woodlawn School Board unanimously approved a motion last October to place the millage question on the ballot The district is asking to restructure its existing debt and seek a 2-mill tax increase to support construction of a new career center at the high school as well as expand the school cafeteria Hill said in an interview for the Free Range Conversations podcast that the new career center building will house the high school’s family and consumer science (home economic) classes as well as possibly other related to business and healthcare.  To listen to Hill’s full interview on the Free Range Conversations podcast the episode is streaming on Apple Podcasts Spotify and clevelandcountyherald.com below The district’s original plans for the career center was for a 9,891 square foot building while the cafeteria expansion was for an additional 3,453 square foot of space the school board discussed building the career education center north of the high school parking lot near the football field a business or banking course that we would partner up with local businesses banks to potentially teach kids banking skills if they wanted to go down that career path,” Hill said Hill said he is part of an economic development group affiliated with the University of Arkansas at Monticello campus at Crossett and he would like to use the new building to partner with UAM-Crossett to provide classes for industrial manufacturing and nursing.  He said the school could also offer concurrent college classes through the career center that could put students in position to receive their licensed practical nurse (LPN) or at least a certified nursing assistant (CNA) certification before graduating high school.As for the cafeteria expansion Hill said it would provide extra space for students during lunch and possibly allow for a second serving line He said the renovations would also include expanding the kitchen area Hill also pointed out that the expanded cafeteria would provide more public seating for those attending programs put on by the school Hill mentioned other projects that could possibly funded  through the millage request including upgrading the playground surface and adding new equipment improve internet and networking infrastructure Kevin Hancock said in a previous interview that a portion of the construction cost for the career building and cafeteria project could funded through the state partnership program The Arkansas Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation notified Woodlawn last September that its proposed career center and cafeteria expansion projects had been accepted into the partnership program the state pays a portion of the construction cost based on the district’s wealth index the state pays for about 70 percent of what it estimates the cost of a project will be While Woodlawn has been accepted into the partnership program the funding is awarded separately on a competitive basis with projects submitted by other districts The state usually reveals which projects will be funded on May 1 The 2-mill tax increase proposed by the district would be applied to patron’s real and personal property taxes Restructuring the district’s existing debt essentially means taking on additional debt and extending the length of repayment of that debt at the same yearly payment.  told the Woodlawn School Board last year that the plan would generate $3.85 million for the district As for what the proposed tax increase will cost taxpayers Holsclaw calculated each additional mill would cost about $20 per year for every $100,000 in assessed value a 2-mill increase for property assessed at $100,000 would be $40 more per year; a $200,000 value would be $80 more per year; a $300,000 value would be $120 more per year; and etc residents would see the new millage rate on their tax bills starting in 2026 which includes the state-mandated 25 mills for maintenance and operations and another 12 mills for debt service.  That total of 37 mills ranks near the bottom when compared to other school districts in the region The only districts with lower millage rates than Woodlawn are Sheridan (36 mills) and Hampton (36.7 mills) Neighboring Star City is at 37 mills as well The neighboring Cleveland County School District has a rate of 38.10 mills while Fordyce is at 38.5 mills The highest millage rates are at Pine Bluff (47.7 mills) and Poyen (46.7 mills) 25 mills would remain for maintenance and operations while 14 mills would be for debt service Stephens reported that one mill in the Woodlawn School District generates about  $34,113 per year in revenue assuming a 95 percent tax collection rate a 2-mill tax increase would generate an additional $68,226 per year to help pay for the new projects Hancock pointed out that the district is currently servicing two debts one from 2015 that will sunset in 2026 and another from 2019 that will sunset in 2029 He noted that the district was going to have ask for an extension to the 2015 debt service in about a year but the millage request on this year’s ballot will address that need FBT Bank: Simple Home Loans To Help You Own © 2025 Cleveland County Herald A shooting occurred overnight at the Security Business Center along Woodlawn Drive directly across from the Woodlawn Library and just a block from Woodlawn High School The incident took place shortly after midnight in the strip mall which has been the site of previous gun violence Authorities have released limited information so far but preliminary reports indicate that three individuals may have been shot including one victim reportedly struck in the head The extent of the victims’ injuries has not yet been confirmed Baltimore County Police remain on the scene Friday morning and crime scene investigators continuing their investigation Evidence markers could be seen scattered across the parking lot and high-ranking officials have also been observed at the site — Scott Wykoff (@ScottWykoffWBAL) May 2, 2025 A late-night shooting outside a Woodlawn shopping center has left four people injured and business owners calling for change Baltimore County Police say gunfire broke out just after midnight Friday in the parking lot of a shopping center along Woodlawn Drive near Security Boulevard Officers from the nearby Woodlawn precinct responded quickly finding two victims who had been shot at the scene The two other victims with gunshot wounds walked into a nearby police station The shooting has renewed safety concerns among small-business owners operating in the area “I had to redirect my clients to come in through the back door,” said Mercy Akiumbeni “A lot of people [were] in the parking lot just having fun and then the gunshots happened in that lounge I had to make sure I secured the doors at my braiding shop and get home safely with my son.” The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one. says the late-night activity has been a recurring problem “It’s just absurd that this keeps happening,” he said safety is a concern — the safety of my customers and employees.” Business owners say the problems often escalate during overnight hours loitering and violence becoming far too common there are a lot of empty liquor bottles — Hennessy This is not the first incident at the shopping center a separate shooting at the same location left one person dead and several others injured Bullet holes from that shooting remain visible on the exterior of BBQ Tonite Awan and others are urging police to step up patrols and for local officials to reconsider how late lounges and clubs in the area are allowed to stay open there should be at least one or two police cars around to keep an eye on things,” Awan said “I think that might help or at least get to the bottom of the real problem.” Akiumbeni echoed that sentiment: “Maybe they can cut down the hours that all of these lounges are open out here.” Baltimore County Police are still searching for suspects and persons of interest in connection with the shooting Anyone with information is urged to contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP Baltimore County has been challenged by recent incidents involving gun violence On April 14, a 16-year-old died after being shot in the 4000 block of Alan Drive in Arbutus On March 5, a teen was shot and killed after being chased by a gunman onto the property of Lansdowne High School The killing marked the 13th homicide of 2025 Despite concerning incidents, data from the Baltimore County crime dashboard shows a drop in weapons violations there were 196 incidents involving weapons violations and 197 victims That’s compared to 224 incidents involving weapon law violations and 231 victims in the same time frame last year WJZ is a media partner. View the original story here Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsKatrina Webber Robert Samarron SAN ANTONIO – Several recent incidents at Woodlawn Lake Park seem to cast a dark cloud over a place popular among San Antonians for Easter weekend camping Woodlawn Lake Park is one of nearly a dozen city-owned spaces where a curfew on overnight camping will be lifted temporarily cooking and gathering in the park for the Easter weekend has become a local tradition throughout the years Woodlawn Lake has been the site of a shooting by San Antonio Park Police and the discovery of two bodies San Antonio police say Chase Deckard-Thomas, 30, drove his car into the lake on Feb then got out and approached an officer with a knife The officer who responded to the crash ended up firing multiple shots at Deckard-Thomas On March 25, a woman’s body was found floating in the lake. Police determined she was homeless and had been swept away in a drainage ditch during a recent storm police and firefighters responded to Woodlawn Lake for a possible water rescue A police report says officers saw a nude man jump into the water from a drainage ditch The man went underwater and did not re-surface First responders found his body in the water at some point after that But I just pray for them and go about my business,” said Norma Galdeano “I think it’s a lot of the homeless population that need help Galdeano says that despite what has been happening she is continuing with her regular ritual of walking in the park admits she is feeling a bit uneasy as she works out there Perez said she was at Woodlawn Lake to witness several of the recent incidents including the shooting by the police officer Perez is not necessarily fearful about her own safety as long as they pay attention to their surroundings “I think if everybody’s vigilant and looking around,” Perez said SAPD said Park Police will have an increased presence for the weekend at Woodlawn Lake and other parks where camping is permitted They encourage anyone who notices anything unusual to call their non-emergency number Perez and Galdeano predict that even with the recent trouble hanging over the area people will still camp out and enjoy Woodlawn Lake for the weekend there are signs that the tradition will continue someone had already used caution tape to mark off a section between two trees It’s the usual indication that the area has been reserved Katrina Webber joined KSAT 12 in December 2009 but after living in Gulf Coast states for the past decade It's not unusual to find her singing karaoke or leading a song with her church choir when she's not on-air CATS is proud to provide transportation options for PGA ticketholders Ride complimentary with your digital championship tickets on the day(s) that their tournament tickets are valid The Sharon Road West Park and Ride will be closed to the public during the tournament Get the details on temporary service change by visiting the link below: please adhere to all construction signage and blocked off zones located along the Blue Line at 4756 Old Pineville Road During this time restriping of the parking lot will continue in sections Riders, who wish to avoid the restriping work, can use the Tyvola or Archdale Park and Ride. Restriping serves a critical function in organizing traffic flow maximizing space utilization and enhancing safety. Additional park and rides will be repainted this year Alerts will be sent as needed when scheduled As CATS moves forward with systemwide improvements we appreciate the patience of our riders as we ensure our transit system remains fit for the Queen City For questions or concerns, community members can speak to CATS customer service at 704.336.7433. 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street from the under-construction Obama Presidential Center — but his landlord raised the rent from about $800 to $1,300 Green said the property wasn’t in the best condition Being priced out of the neighborhood was a concern shared at a protest Tuesday morning by other Woodlawn and South Shore residents who now fear rental prices will rise if a proposed luxury hotel gets city approval Dixon Romeo is an organizer with the Obama Community Benefits Agreement Coalition “When you got people’s rent going from $850 to $1,300 You’re telling people you don’t want them in the neighborhood,” said Dixon Romeo an organizer with the Obama Community Benefits Agreement Coalition The group organized the protest at the project’s vacant, grass-covered lot, not far from the Obama Presidential Center campus Aquinnah Investment Trust wants to build a 26-story hotel next door to Island Terrace, an affordable housing development at 6430 S. Stony Island Ave. The investment firm is headed by Allison Davis a veteran real estate developer and lawyer who was Obama’s first boss out of Harvard Law School according to documents filed with the city Aquinnah owns three parcels of land at the site The Department of Planning and Development said it plans to sell the plots to Aquinnah at fair market value according to application documents for the project the company submitted a rezoning application for the project which is currently zoned for a shopping center the city’s Zoning Committee postponed its vote on the proposal Residents at Tuesday’s protest urged City Council members to vote no Woodlawn and South Shore residents protest Aquinnah Investment Trust’s proposal to build a 26-story hotel next to Island Terrace “When you can fast-track a luxury hotel — while everyone around that hotel lives in blight knowing that that’ll raise the price to push them out — you’re intentionally trying to gentrify a neighborhood,” Romeo said Residents blame the Obama Center as the reason for rent increases and the displacement of residents They said the massive project has attracted “predatory” developers who have targeted the area in recent years Curbing development around that area has been a 10-year fight for activists in the coalition which proposed a Community Benefits Agreement to protect neighborhood residents The agreement includes a slate of policies including property tax relief mortgage refinancing and rental assistance It has received verbal support from Mayor Brandon Johnson and other residents but has not been approved by the City Council Courtney Chism has lived in her South Shore apartment for one year The rent for her three-bedroom apartment started out high pointing to the Obama Center as the reason “You’re talking about developers who have bought these buildings and are now letting them deteriorate in hopes of selling them at a higher price because the value of the land is worth a lot more than it is to have the value of the tenants,” she said “The tax credits and the opportunity zone that are all here due to the Obama Center all make it more enticing.” has lived at Island Terrace for more than 30 years Her rent recently increased by $60 at the affordable housing development — the most it’s ever gone up but I really like the location,” Thompson said “But I’d have to leave if they raised it more I’d probably have to go to a senior building.” said the policies outlined in the community benefits agreement are crucial to helping long-term residents stay in the neighborhood “These people are the ones who make the neighborhood,” he said Terms of Use • Privacy Notice • Cookie Policy • Terms of Sale Alexis Montalbo The medical examiner’s office said Kevin Frago was officially pronounced dead due to drowning Officers were dispatched to the park around 4:45 p.m in the 1100 block of Cincinnati Avenue for a report of lewd conduct San Antonio police said Frago was seen walking around nude at Woodlawn Lake Park and authorities located him sitting on the ledge of a drainage ditch near the water Frago went under the water and did not resurface The San Antonio Fire Department deployed a boat and eventually located Frago Alexis Montalbo is a photojournalist at KSAT 12 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page SAN ANTONIO – A man who was walking around nude at Woodlawn Lake Park drowned after he jumped into the water and did not resurface on Monday A preliminary report from SAPD said officers were dispatched to the park in the 1100 block of Cincinnati Avenue around 4:45 p.m Police located the nude man 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Department’s Traffic Safety Bureau and the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Stephen Black of the Bridgewater Police Traffic Safety Bureau at 908-722-4111 4133 or the Bridgewater TIPS line at 877-660-INFO (4636) BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — A shooting early Friday morning in the Woodlawn area has left several individuals hospitalized, according to the Baltimore County Police Department Authorities said officers from the Woodlawn Precinct responded at approximately 2:30 a.m to reports of gunfire in the 1800 block of Woodlawn Drive officers found that multiple people had been injured during the incident The victims were transported to area hospitals for treatment Police have not disclosed the number of individuals injured or the extent of their conditions and investigators have not yet released information about any suspects Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit are currently leading the investigation The area surrounding the shooting scene was cordoned off as evidence was collected throughout the morning “Detectives assigned to the #BCoPD Violent Crimes Unit are on the scene of a shooting that occurred,” the department said in a post shared early Friday Investigation continues as police seek public assistance Officials have not yet stated whether the shooting occurred indoors or outdoors or whether it appeared to be a targeted incident It is also unclear how many weapons were involved Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the department as the investigation continues Updates are expected as detectives gather more details from witnesses and surveillance footage in the area No motive for the shooting has been identified Baltimore County Police said more information will be released when confirmed © 2008-2025 - Shore News Media & Marketing Ltd Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsJohn Paul Barajas Ricardo Moreno Delilah Jimenez was well-known among those experiencing homelessness in the area Jimenez’s death was ruled an accidental drowning by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office on Wednesday a friend of Jimenez and someone who has been experiencing homelessness for approximately six years explained that many people in the homeless community seek shelter in storm drain tunnels D just died two or three days ago,” Shaner said recalling how his friend had been living in a storm drain tunnel near Babcock Road and Fredericksburg Road before she was swept away Jimenez was discovered on Tuesday by a jogger near Woodlawn Lake Shaner expressed his sorrow upon learning of her passing but they found her body in Woodlawn,” Shaner said the risk of being swept away in storm drains increases as the powerful flow of water can quickly become dangerous said daily outreach work is vital in preventing tragedies like this Husain and other outreach workers routinely check storm drains and other areas where people experiencing homelessness may seek shelter Husain demonstrated how quickly the current in a nearby tunnel could become treacherous Husain and his team from Haven for Hope reach out to those in need providing supplies and ensuring people are safe from hazardous conditions The tragic death of Jimenez serves as a grim reminder of the risks that those experiencing homelessness face every day Outreach programs like those run by Haven for Hope are crucial in helping to mitigate these risks John Paul Barajas is a reporter at KSAT 12 he worked at KRGV 5 in the Rio Grande Valley He has a degree from the University of Houston spend time on the water and check out good eats and drinks Leslie Hairston (5th) asks a question as panelist Dr Byron Brazier listens during the 16th annual Woodlawn Community Summit of C.'s Crown Family School of Social Work youth engagement coordinator for the Urban Health Initiative at UChicago Medicine asks a question during the panel discussion of the 16th annual Woodlawn Community Summit on March 8 Amidst a climate of economic uncertainty sweeping across the continent this year’s annual Woodlawn Community Summit was markedly guarded We just have to stand strong," extolled Felicia Dawson vice president of strategic partnerships for POAH Communities as she set the tone for the Saturday morning meeting Rebuild.," the 16th annual summit drew several hundred people to the University of Chicago’s light-filled Abbott Hall for a day of speakers workshops and a panel discussion that centered on responding to recent actions from the Donald Trump administration with a special focus on rollbacks to federal diversity some of these actions at the federal level could have major effects on developers leading projects in Woodlawn and around the city A January executive order calling for the termination of equity-related federal grants and contracts has already seen pushback from local bankers and developers who described the environment as uncertain and volatile with a “sense of panic.” Noting that March 8 also marked International Women’s Day Dawson reminded attendees of the long road to equality for women "We couldn't vote … we couldn't get fair pay Several local elected officials echoed those sentiments when they took the stage acknowledging anxieties in the room about the future and reiterating calls to action Robert Peters (D-13th) dove into the troubled waters of the current political moment and we're swimming upstream against what is a deep uncertainty," said Peters the General Assembly’s majority caucus whip "But what we do know is that when (Trump) faces pressure that neighbors can organize and “be resilient against what has been a difficult tide." The Woodlawn neighborhood has been a major beneficiary of federal funding since the 1960s receiving big cash infusions in the last decade or so the Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) and the City of Chicago received a $30.5 million grant from the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development for new and renovated housing as well as new programs and services for residents and larger investments in community schools the environmental justice organization Blacks in Green received a $9.9 million grant from the U.S Department of Energy to design and implement a geothermal heating and cooling grid in the neighborhood the Obama Presidential Center will open in nearby Jackson Park an $800 million development that promises to draw tens of thousands to the neighborhood each year Woodlawn has also relatively recently become a hub for Black entrepreneurship harkening back to the days when Black business ownership was ubiquitous around the United States Organizations such as Woodlawn Diversity in Action are actively promoting this entrepreneurship through annual events like Black Wall Street which routinely draws thousands to 61st Street in the fall "There are great things happening that oftentimes get muted by the noise," said Dawson "Learn that great things are happening and be a part of that." Leslie Hairston (5th) opened a discussion on economic growth in the neighborhood "Because what we're about today is not just to raise the issues but it's also to talk about solutions," Hairston said pastor of Woodlawn’s Apostolic Church of God led off with a reference to the development work of his father who preceded him as pastor at the church and who led "probably 17 developments in his career." That work continues said Brazier as he referred to Apostolic’s plans for redeveloping vacant properties and retooling schools around the church dubbed “Woodlawn 2060,” is a $1 billion proposal that Brazier said would build about 800 units of housing were a big focus of panelists and speakers president of the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center emphasized education’s role as a cure for misinformation touting the museum’s community education programs "Arts and culture (are) not extra," said Irmer educate them on our history – which is American history.” superintendent of the Chicago Police Department and a longtime Woodlawn resident talked up the department’s upcoming summer programs where officers will partner with young kids to do work in the city’s parks He also challenged the audience to get more involved in public safety efforts deputy chief of staff for DEI to Cook County noted that access to capital has long been a hurdle for entrepreneurs of color but you don't have the $2 million minimum that you need to open a dispensary,” she said “So that is crucial when we're talking about embedding DEI strategies into access to funding.” She mused that the attacks on DEI at the federal level are occurring because “those strategies are working,” citing the Fearless Fund a private venture capital fund that invests in under-resourced entrepreneurs including women of color summit organizers made time to celebrate local leaders Among this year’s community champion awardees were William Hill of the Woodlawn Botanical Nature Center and Connie Spreen of the Experimental Station “The first awardee is someone that I have known for a number of years,” said artist Alice Smith Jones as she presented Hill with his award “He does an awful lot of work in the community You can see him push shovels and students and mulch and flowers and all those things just making the community beautiful.” “For over two decades Connie has been the driving force behind Experimental Station more logistical headaches than she probably ever signed up for,” said Wendy Williams executive director of community partnerships University of Chicago Following the plenary speeches and panel discussion the audience moved into breakout sessions focusing on small businesses negotiating the city’s approved budget; wills and trust; home buying and credit repair; rebuilding health and wellness; and disaster preparedness Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Mount Vernon Police District— Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau have identified and charged a Maryland man involved in a fatal shooting in Woodlawn officers responded to the 8400 block of Madge Lane in Woodlawn for a shot person call Officers located two adult men suffering from gunshot wounds Officers began performing life-saving measures until relieved by fire and rescue personnel of Alexandria was pronounced deceased at the scene and the other man was transported to a local hospital in life-threatening condition detectives learned Alexander was outside of the residence where a dispute ensued between him and Shawn Banks Alexander then shot multiple times into the residence Banks then shot Alexander multiple times before fleeing the scene Through coordination with the Prince George’s County Police Department our Fugitive Tracking and Apprehension Team located Banks in Maryland and took him into custody He is being held at the Prince George’s County Jail awaiting extradition back to Fairfax County where he will be charged with Second Degree Murder Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to call our Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 2. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers” Anonymous tipsters are eligible for a cash reward Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the family of the victim is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.   Register your camera with Connect Fairfax County to help FCPD solve crimes If you need to report an emergency, call (preferred) or text 9-1-1 (voice and TTY). For non-emergencies call 703-691-2131, TTY 711. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Large to very large hail, damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall could lead to flooding. An isolated tornado is possible as well. FORECASTSHARE PHOTOS & VIDEOSafety concerns surrounding Woodlawn Lake after two bodies found in less than a monthby Stephanie Esquivel SAN ANTONIO - Authorities have identified the man whose body was pulled from Woodlawn Lake Park on Monday authorities have identified the victim as 43-year-old Kevin Clint Frago who was pulled from the water around 5 p.m on Monday by first responders Investigators are still working to determine the cause of Frago's death RELATED | Body recovered from Woodlawn Lake after man jumps into water A body recovered from Woodlawn Lake Monday night People who live in the neighborhoods say these incidents could be tied to an increase in homelessness There have been two bodies found at Woodlawn Lake in less than a month and homeowners in nearby neighborhoods tell us it’s sparking some major safety concerns Those neighbors also tell us they’ve noticed a dramatic increase in homelessness but I started noticing that there’s a lot more of them now,” said Robert Tiukinhoa who lives less than a mile from Woodlawn Lake he’s seen more homeless people in the neighborhood than ever before and he’s not alone Jessica Pineda Morin has lived in the area her entire life and just joined a neighborhood group where she said the topic is consistently brought up “That’s what we talk about is how to improve our resources that we can find and how to improve our neighborhood and the homeless is the biggest topic,” said Pineda Morin RELATED | Woman found dead by jogger in Woodlawn Lake identified, cause of death revealed Assistant Director of the City of San Antonio Department of Human Services Patrick Steck said the increase in homeless encampments is happening across the city “We are seeing an increase in homeless abatement activity that our department's coordinating so over the last few years and I would suspect in this area as well,” said Steck RELATED | Jogger discovers woman's body in Woodlawn Lake during morning run San Antonio District Seven Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito represents the Woodlawn Lake area and said her office plans to use money from a more than $3 Million federal grant “With that we’re going to be having more lighting One of the things I’ve been pushing for is increased park police presence we do ae park police there 24/7 at Woodlawn Lake but people feel safe when they know a park police officer is right there,” said Alderete Gavito SAN ANTONIO - A woman who was found dead near a popular running trail has been identified was identified as 61-year-old Delilah Jimenez Jimenez's body had been found by a jogger at the park on the Northeast Side but detectives and the medical examiners conducted a full investigation of the scene Authorities are still working to determine the circumstances surrounding her drowning Cloudy this evening with showers after midnight where silence hangs heavy and every glance speaks volumes H-B Woodlawn's production of “Uncle Vanya” grapples with the ghosts of desires pulling the audience into a world where time slips away and unspoken regrets linger in the air “Uncle Vanya” reflects societal changes of 19th-century Russia with the end of serfdom and the rise of the middle class It also marks a turning point in theater history with Chekhov's nuanced portrayal of everyday life and the contradictions within human emotions The play takes place in the rural country in which the stay of an elderly Professor and his glamorous second wife familial strife and deep regrets among the characters including Vanya Understanding the complex character building of Chekhov and the comedy of contradiction Greta Brown's portrayal of Uncle Vanya is a masterclass portrayal of disillusionment and flawed humanity Brown brings Vanya's internal turmoil to life with physical choices that speak volumes underscore a sense of yearning for both a fulfilling life and unrequited love that resonate deeply with the audience Brown captures the character's humor and self-loathing with such raw sincerity that the sharp transitions to the crushing sense of unfulfilled potential still linger long after the curtain falls Kate Gorman's performance as Yelena further enriches the play's themes of longing and dissatisfaction almost detached grace -- portraying her character's search for purpose with understated elegance Yelena's interactions with Vanya and Astrov (Daniel Gates) reveal a woman trapped under the expectations of others and her own inner voids It is Gorman's chemistry with Sonya (Laurel LaGarde) that truly illuminates Yelena's emotional depth Scenes with her distant step daughter create a poignant contrast between her youthful allure and the inevitable passage of time and life showcases a woman who embodies both love and resilience Krieger grapples with her surroundings and possessions with slow Owen Boucher's portrayal of the Professor adds layers to his elitist persona Boucher's disconnection and obliviousness to others emotional needs makes him a humorous contrast to the deeply profound characters the body language and nuanced expressions of Krieger and Boucher contribute immensely to the play's emotional landscape Performed in an intimate and minimalist space the technical elements perfectly complement the play's themes of fleeting time and the simplicity of life uses sparse materials to effectively depict the passage of time and the characters' shifting relationships The clever use of the set provides room for the actors to explore their emotional landscapes in silence Perhaps the most striking technical element was the lighting The lighting subtly enhanced the mood of each scene from the cool blue that bathed Yelena and Sonya in a moment of spry connection to the deep red that filled the space during Vanya's dark The lighting amplified the emotional weight of the play making the characters' internal struggles feel palpable Woodlawn's production of “Uncle Vanya” beautifully captures the futility of existence and the cycle of regret that defines much of the human experience evocative technical elements and attention to detail this production offers an unforgettable exploration of the complexities of life Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Baltimore (WBFF) — A violent fight caught on camera at a Baltimore County high school a local president of the NAACP says action must be taken to hold students accountable a massive fight broke out in the cafeteria of Woodlawn High School a student gets trapped beneath two other students who repeatedly punch him in the head “It's a horrific video,” said Ryan Coleman President of the Randallstown Chapter of the NAACP A brawl so large it's difficult to tell just how many students are involved But can be seen is that over the 27 chaotic seconds According to the Maryland State Department of Education Woodlawn earns just two out of five stars and ranks in the bottom 17% of all Maryland public high schools Coleman says student violence is a big reason why academic achievement at Woodlawn is low ALSO READ | No, Baltimore County Schools' budget spending proposal is not up 6%, it's up 21% “Woodlawn has been struggling academically for at least 20 years Enough is enough,” Coleman told Project Baltimore if the kids don't feel safe - I just don't know how they can learn.” Woodlawn High School has seen a significant increase in student violence Woodlawn recorded 110 suspensions or expulsions due to attacks/threats or fighting Woodlawn recorded 195 suspensions or expulsions due to attacks/threats or fighting - a 77% increase in just three years That’s 195 suspensions or expulsions in a 180-day school year for attacks/threats or fighting And I think that if you're going to disrupt other students from learning then you don't need to be there and you can go to an alternative school or you can do online learning but you can't be in school,” stated Coleman Project Baltimore emailed the fight video to Baltimore County Public Schools asking “Why there does not appear to be any Woodlawn staff who intervene to stop the fight?” “What steps were taken to hold the students accountable?” “What is your message to parents who send their children to Woodlawn and fear for their safety?” The school system did not directly answer Project Baltimore’s questions “BCPS will not tolerate unsafe and disruptive behaviors and students who engage in these behaviors will face consequences We urge all members of our community to speak with their children about the importance of making good decisions in and out of school and the dangers of engaging in fights.” I really do,” Coleman told Project Baltimore Coleman says the video is not just another school fight He believes violence on this scale is a societal alarm signaling a much bigger problem ALSO READ | Baltimore County Public Schools enrollment declines again, hits 10-year low what are they going to do next?” Questioned Coleman “I don't want to see any children hurt or killed And I don't want them hurting and killing someone.” the Randallstown chapter of the NAACP will take part in a community meeting at Woodlawn High School to discuss school violence Baltimore County Police and district administrators will be in attendance is the moment Woodlawn High School must change “These are different fights now because the level of violence that we're seeing with juveniles,” explained Coleman “Children cannot be going through life thinking that they have a brawl one day and then the next day they're back there to do it again Fox45 News contacted BCPS requesting to attend Thursday’s community meeting at Woodlawn High School BCPS said the event is not open to the media Fox45 News will provide you with any updates from that meeting Follow Project Baltimore's Chris Papst on X and Facebook Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsRebecca Salinas Alex Gamez SAN ANTONIO – A woman found dead at Woodlawn Lake has been identified and her death was ruled an accident by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office The medical examiner’s office said Delilah Jimenez San Antonio park police said a jogger saw an object in the water Police said it appeared Jimenez was in the lake for “a while.” Rebecca Salinas is the Digital Executive Producer at KSAT 12 News Rebecca is an award-winning journalist who joined KSAT in 2019 BATON ROUGE — Early Wednesday morning students at Woodlawn High School lined up to get items from the brand-new Panther Pantry "We want to provide this opportunity for them to have cost-free resources both here during their time at the school and for when they go home So they can take the items home to their families So these resources can be extended behind this school building," Woodlawn Parent Teacher Organization secretary Dejunne Jackson said The pantry is run by the PTO but they get a lot of help from their community partners Southern University and the Southern University Law Center students help with inventory and stocking shelves But one student had a very special helping hand: Kristen Cunningham designed the pantry's logo.  "So I just really wanted to incorporate that feeling of giving to others in need so that's why I went with this design," Cunningham said "It shows that we're serving the entire community we're trying to meet the whole needs of a child," East Baton Rouge Parish Schools Deputy Superintendent Adam Smith said Mount Vernon Police District- With the assistance of our Fugitive Tracking and Apprehension Team a man has been arrested and charged with Felony Hit and Run in connection with the fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on January 29 in Woodlawn Crash Reconstruction Unit detectives determined that Reginald Brown was driving a 2007 black Chevrolet Suburban northbound on Richmond Highway when he struck Erica Tibbs and Tibbs was pronounced deceased at a local hospital detectives were able to locate and arrest Brown for his involvement in the crash He was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and charged with Felony Hit and Run and was held on no bond Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have information about this case. Those with information are asked to please call our Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – (703)-246-4676, and by web –Click HERE Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App and follow the steps to “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers.” Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards Mount Vernon Police District — Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash in Woodlawn officers responded to the intersection of Richmond Highway and Buckman Road in Woodlawn for two pedestrians who were struck by a vehicle and her 5-year-old child were crossing Richmond Highway from west to east while not in a crosswalk The driver of a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban was traveling northbound on Richmond Highway and struck Tibbs and the child The driver of the Chevrolet Suburban abandoned the vehicle a short distance away and fled before the police arrived Tibbs and the child were transported to the hospital in life-threatening condition Tibbs was later pronounced deceased at the hospital The investigation into the crash continues as detectives work to identify the driver of the Chevrolet Suburban Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the victim’s family is receiving appropriate resources and assistance call (preferred) or text 9-1-1 (voice and TTY) Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Two men suffered life-threatening injuries Thursday night after a shooting in the South Woodlawn neighborhood the shooting happened at Georgia Road and 64th Street at 6:47 p.m Authorities say after further investigation it was revealed the two men who were shot exchanged gunfire Additional details are not available at this time We will update this story with more information as it becomes available Get news alerts in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store or subscribe to our email newsletter here Baltimore (WBFF) — Baltimore County is taking action after an alarming spike in violence at one of the county’s largest high schools Myriam Rogers says additional resources have been added to Woodlawn High School Project Baltimore attended a recent Baltimore County Public Schools press conference to speak with Superintendent Dr “Concerning Woodlawn High School,” questioned Chris Papst “What is your message to parents or students who say they don't feel safe in Woodlawn High School?” “I would say my message is we all have a role to play in safety as a community Recent images coming out of Woodlawn High School Troubling instances of violence breaking out in the school while students like Morgan (we are withholding her last name) are just trying to graduate and get to college “Are you scared to go to Woodlawn High School?” Papst asked Morgan “You're literally scared to go to your school,” responded Papst was viciously attacked in math class by a student who Morgan says she barely knew Fox45 obtained video posted online after the attack Morgan told us the student in the video was the attacker who’s holding hair that was ripped out of Morgan’s scalp during the fight The family filed criminal charges and in February the student was convicted of 2nd Degree Assault in juvenile court the attacker was back in Woodlawn - walking the halls with Morgan It really is terrible,” said Ta’Rae Little “Are you nervous to send your daughter to school?” asked Papst “We are committed to educating the whole child,” stated Dr Rogers explained BCPS has a code of conduct with clear expectations and consequences But she said much of the time violence originates outside of the schoolhouse The family says that was not the case with Morgan Rogers is calling on the community to be more proactive and inform the school regarding potential conflicts “We encourage them to reach out directly to the school whether it's through the counselors or whether it's through the teachers or administration of intervening when they have the information.” Rogers also said resources have been added to Woodlawn to help deal with a recent spike in violence exposed by Fox45 Woodlawn has seen a 77% increase in student suspensions or expulsions for attacks/threats or fighting “We have put in the resources necessary and try to do everything that we can to be proactive.” Explained Dr we will respond to those choices immediately and swiftly according to our code of conduct.” Little has withdrawn her daughter from learning in-person at Woodlawn Morgan will finish her senior year learning virtually “There was nothing done for my child safety whatsoever,” said Little The Randallstown Chapter of the NAACP saw Morgan’s story asking the 18-year-old to apply for an NAACP college scholarship The family told Project Baltimore the application has been submitted SAN ANTONIO – A woman’s body was found floating in the water Tuesday morning at Woodlawn Lake Park San Antonio park police said a jogger saw an object Firefighters arrived and pulled the woman’s body out of the water at the West Side park The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has not released her name Police said it appeared she was in the lake for “a while.” Police said they are treating the incident as a drowning This story will be updated as more information becomes available Robert Plummer dared his players to be great mostly baseball and mostly at Woodlawn High School he developed a reputation for being serious but also a bit of a character He was known for his signature limp and his yell whenever something went awry — usually He was thrilled to share his favorite sport He was daring them to be great teammates and His years of mentorship have left generations of boys who credit Plummer with helping them become men “Coach Plummer is one of one,” said John Ferdinand Camonayan who played for Plummer throughout high school and now coaches baseball at Woodlawn “I am just taking bits and pieces of what he taught who was a devout Muslim and devoted family man Family members believe it was his way of forming a connection with his father An injury in his youth left Robert Plummer with pins in his knees and hips But it was never the physicality of sports that drew him in “He enjoyed the thinking man’s game,” Mikal Plummer said Robert Plummer enrolled at Rutgers University They quickly became a “dynamic duo,” their son said which “was everything in his life,” Mikal Plummer said Robert Plummer started working as a school janitor where he spent his down time reading books about computers and technology that he soon secured a job in Baltimore as a computer engineer working in computer entry systems before joining two friends at a small all-Black company that made radar systems for the government Mikal Plummer said he grew up in a very technological household where his father could fix just about any bug Robert Plummer was also among the first to invest in a cellphone Plummer started coaching his son’s sports teams from the time the boy was 5 years old They forged a close bond through the years of traveling and playing together and it was almost like they were friends more than anything else The best advice Robert Plummer gave his son was that “life wasn’t a hammer and nails this should happen — but life isn’t always about what should happen,” Mikal Plummer said so that was a lesson I learned from him — to be able to deal with any adversity Robert Plummer joined Woodlawn High School in 1994 excited by the prospect of mentoring young men and teaching them the ins and outs of baseball He also felt a calling to support Black men in a predominantly Black area to help them grow and teach them never to apologize for their success “He wasn’t necessarily a coach in his mind,” Mikal Plummer said “It was just the thought process of life that was everything — if you learn how to do things the correct way who played baseball at Woodlawn from 2008 to 2012 said Plummer told the team that baseball was a game you had to play from the neck up Byrd has kept that advice with him through the years “You’ve got to be calm and you’ve got to be able to think,” Byrd said You’ve got to know what’s happening and think ahead to know what you’ve got to do.” In addition to his career coaching baseball Plummer dabbled in basketball and football he coached at Catholic High School and Howard Community College and he worked as an associate regional scout for the Philadelphia Phillies he also served as the junior varsity football coach for more than two decades Plummer officially retired from Woodlawn in 2016 It’s how so many came to know him not only as a coach but a mentor and father figure When a former baseball player tragically died in a motorcycle accident a few years ago Plummer reached out to each member of the team to make sure they were doing OK Plummer’s support and positive worldview brought comfort to a grieving team “Death isn’t the end for Muslim men,” Wood said because I understand this isn’t the end for him.” Outside of “coach,” Plummer’s favorite role was grandfather He especially enjoyed the “softness” of his relationships with his granddaughters who were free from the pressure of playing sports Parenthood helped Mikal Plummer develop an even deeper connection with his father but Robert Plummer would say what was on his mind even if he knew it would be unpopular he came to understand his decisions years down the line Robert Plummer never loved being in the spotlight He didn’t boast about his achievements or his talents because that’s what he asked his players to do really wanted his people to understand that it was OK to be great,” his son said Cayla Harris cayla.harris@thebaltimorebanner.com Cayla Harris is the obituary writer for The Baltimore Banner Texas covering state politics for the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News (WBFF) — Baltimore County homicide detectives are investigating the deaths of two people who were found dead in Woodlawn on Saturday night police are asking anyone who may have information about the case to contact 410-887-4636 (INFO) officers went to the 3400 block of Aurora Lane for a reported cardiac arrest call for service Detectives have identified them as 23-year-old Angel Price and 18-year-old Daryle Carter Information provided by phone or online through Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000 Residents may also provide details about this crime through the Baltimore County Police Department’s iWATCH program ALSO READ | Shooting on Pennsylvania Avenue sends male victim to hospital William (Bill) Callahan, former bartender and owner of the Woodlawn Tap, passed away on January 14 Callahan spent much of his life in Hyde Park Thomas the Apostle School and Mount Carmel High School He eventually worked at and then operated the Woodlawn Tap he retired and sold the Woodlawn Tap to his friend and colleague of 33 years Those who knew Bill Callahan described him as more than just the owner of a bar You just never got the sense he was the owner of the bar because there was no air of being better than anybody else,” said Will “It was almost like he was the mayor of Woodlawn Tap.” described him as having a rare ability to connect with people from all walks of life whether they were the professors or the construction workers or the students no matter what their position in life,” she said the Woodlawn Tap is nestled in the heart of the University of Chicago community at the corner of E Callahan’s first professional job was teaching at St but he also worked part-time as a bartender at the Woodlawn Tap Callahan transitioned from bartender to manager Callahan shaped the bar into the establishment it is today Callahan helped steer the Woodlawn Tap as it faced an uncertain future the city initially refused to renew the bar’s liquor license forcing it to close for nearly a year between 1999 and 2000 “Bill in particular saved the bar when Jimmy passed away and really went out on a limb to make sure that it didn’t go away,” Martell said “Bill and [his brother] Jim just put their faith and their money into the bar.” The brothers ultimately won an appeal with the city liquor control commission and were able to reopen in May of 2000 Callahan’s Relationship with the University of Chicago Community Martell explained that throughout his time as the Woodlawn Tap’s owner Callahan employed over a hundred UChicago students providing them not only with jobs but also with a sense of belonging in an interview with the Maroon from maybe the 80s said that [Wilson] had employed over 300 University of Chicago students while he owned the bar [the Woodlawn Tap] has a big impact on the neighborhood but also on the University community and the students,” Martell said a lot of people around UChicago met there or dated there—or did get engaged And it’s just a remarkable memory for so many people,” Martell said Jan added that Callahan made sure that the Woodlawn Tap remained a space for conversation and connection “He had a hard time with the whole concept of cell phone use and the computers and the iPads and everything He used to talk about how he would walk in the front door and everybody would be chatting with each other and then all of a sudden came the age of all the electronics,” she said “He finally got people to come around to have the conversations anyway.” the Woodlawn Tap has remained largely unchanged throughout its history “It feels almost every night like 1993 in there,” Martell said the looks on the students’ faces—it really hasn’t changed The model is pretty much the same: a safe place where people can sit around a table the bar has maintained its cash-only policy and Callahan’s family joked about the recent switch to an electronic menu board which Martell had installed to keep up with changing prices but it’s got to look exactly the same: same dark walls same dark floors.’ But that’s what Jimmy’s has always been which is why it looks the way it does today Martell emphasized that his legacy continues to shape the Woodlawn Tap “Bill ran the bar with a sense of humor and kindness and he had a really good understanding of what Jimmy’s meant to students was what people want from a bar like Jimmy’s not being overwhelmed by TVs or loud music or having spaces for people to read or work and it was my intention to keep that going.” Kristen explained that her father wasn’t just a bar owner People just came in and they became friends “I think his legacy is that the bar is still there I think he’s going to go down as one of the last very great bar owners,” Martell said “I’ve hung out at the bar with Bill well over a thousand times over the years I can tell you that Bill was the kind of guy that when you walked in and he was sitting down at the end of the bar Your support will ensure that we can continue producing powerful and accessible reporting that serves the University of Chicago and Hyde Park communities Many of us who no longer live in Hyde Park and aren’t able to frequent Jimmy’s as much as we used to are always 1) looking for ANYTHING remotely resembling Jimmy’s in our respective cities/neighborhoods are hard pressed to find anything remotely close 2) Make a pilgrimage back to Jimmy’s almost every time we set foot in the city limits and belonging is something many people outside of Hyde Park simply do not understand Thank you Bill for always making Jimmy’s feel like home and a place that is fondly spoken of and missed when we are away from home