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CTV News
18 hours ago
- CTV News
Police land chopper in schoolyard to rescue drowning man at U.S. pool
Watch A split-second decision by Baltimore police saved a life after they landed their helicopter in a field to save a man who was drowning while on another call.
CBS News
a day ago
- CBS News
Video shows Baltimore Police using helicopter, CPR to rescue man from drowning in pool
A Baltimore Police helicopter crew is being hailed as heroes after rescuing a 25-year-old man who nearly drowned at an East Baltimore pool over the weekend. The dramatic rescue occurred on Saturday, July 25, at approximately 8:41 p.m., when officers in the department's Foxtrot helicopter responded to a water rescue call near Walter P. Carter Elementary School. The victim and his friends had been swimming in the closed pool after hours. "All the officers in this area were at a fight, and we heard the call for a water rescue," said pilot Craig Hoover. "We looked at each other and said, 'Water rescue? Up here? Where would that be?'" Hoover quickly landed the helicopter in a nearby grassy field while Tactical Flight Officer Andre Smith, a former lifeguard and East Baltimore native, rushed to the man's aid. "When I got down there, I could see he was in bad shape," Smith said. "I asked Craig if he could get me down. I said, if you can get me down, take me down now." Surveillance footage from both the helicopter and the school shows Smith performing chest compressions on the man, later identified as Sean, while bystanders helped open the gate. "I think they were trying to call his mom," Smith recalled. "I just kept calling his name, telling him to come back. After about a minute of chest compressions, he came back and was responsive." Smith said the incident underscores the importance of safety around water and CPR training. "Don't go into closed pools, especially if you don't know how to swim," Smith said. "And take a CPR class — his friends all told me they didn't know what to do, and if I hadn't landed, their friend wouldn't have made it." The victim was transported to the hospital and is expected to recover. Smith, who once worked as a lifeguard for Baltimore's Parks and Recreation Department, said he was grateful to be in the right place at the right time. "As an East Baltimore native, it's humbling to be able to help," he said. "I'm just glad he's alive."
CBS News
24-07-2025
- CBS News
Video shows 3 Baltimore shooting victims seeking help from police in the county
Security video obtained by WJZ shows three alleged Baltimore shooting victims limping away and seeking help three miles away in the county early Wednesday. Baltimore City police say those teens, all males and ages 15, 18, and 19 years old, were shot around 3:30 a.m. on Belair Road in Northeast Baltimore. The video shows a vehicle stopping on Kenwood Avenue, three people get out of the car, flag down a Baltimore County police officer who happened to be driving by, and limp down the road to the patrol car. According to the dispatch recording, the call initially came from a neighbor near Bel Air Road, who reportedly heard several gunshots. Minutes later, Baltimore County dispatchers received a call from one of the teens inside the vehicle, who indicated he was shot and in a car. An officer reported to dispatch that he believed he had the victim near 6300 Kenwood Avenue in Rosedale after they stopped the passing officer. The victims were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A business on Belair Road shared some security video with WJZ, showing a vehicle pulling up and stopping near 4823 Belair Road. An unknown number of passengers got out, and the video shows a small flash before the car drives away. Baltimore City Police arrived at the scene shortly after. Another business on Kenwood Avenue in Rosedale shared the intense video of the victims driving in a sedan, slowly stopping in the middle of the road, and alerting officers. The three passengers limped down Kenwood Road and met the officer before being transported to an area hospital for treatment. Several neighbors say they were surprised a shooting happened along that stretch of Belair Road. Kenyan Southers, who owns a business and live in that area, said he is a former police officer and he is concerned about the young people in the city. "These young people are taking over the city," Southers said. "I promise you, when they investigate, it will probably be somebody young. You've got to be safe everywhere, but especially in Baltimore City." Southers also says he hopes Baltimore City Police utilize community policing in this district to build community trust and ultimately, make it safer. "Probably increase patrol and work on community policing a little more," Southers said. "My area was about community policing, one-on-one getting to know your community instead of just riding through it. I think if you knew people, they trusted you, they probably would give you more information." Baltimore's Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS) is being expanded to South Baltimore in an effort to reduce crime throughout the city, Mayor Brandon Scott announced. South Baltimore is now the fifth district in the city to be a part of the GVRS. City leaders, law enforcement agencies, and community partners made the joint announcement Wednesday morning in South Baltimore. Mayor Scott credited the GVRS program for the decrease in crime across the city. "We're seeing the impact of that," Mayor Scott said. "As you all know, in 2020, there were 335 homicides. In Baltimore last year, there were 201, and through the first six months of 2025, we've had the fewest homicides ever recorded on record through that period." City leaders explained that the gun violence strategy is based on data over five years. It focuses on reducing homicides, nonfatal shootings, and building community trust. The shooting on Belair Road was one of four violent incidents in Baltimore City last Tuesday into Wednesday. At 12:15 a.m., Central District officers responded to the 1700 block of Bank Street for a reported shooting. A 34-year-old man was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. At 12:05 a.m., Southwest District officers found an unresponsive male, suffering from gunshot wounds, near 500 Edgewood Street. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. On Tuesday at 11:26 p.m., Southwest District officers found a woman lying in the street near 1100 Mount Holly Street. The unidentified adult female was pronounced dead at the scene. If you have any information about any of these shootings, you're asked to reach out to Baltimore City Police, or you can report a tip anonymously through the Metro Crime Stoppers tipline: 866-7LockUp.
CBS News
21-07-2025
- CBS News
Baltimore Police seeking identities after dozens of cars and businesses vandalized in Federal Hill
Baltimore police are seeking the public's help in identifying several individuals in connection to a string of crimes that happened earlier this month in Federal Hill. The crimes occurred on Sunday, July 13, between the hours of 3:30 a.m. to 5:55 a.m., police said. A photo posted to social media Monday by the Baltimore Police Department showed several individuals walking in what appears to be a store. Anyone with information is urged to contact Southern District detectives at 410-396-2499. Surveillance video from the Federal Hill Cleaners on Charles Street showed the front glass door being shattered on July 13. Ham Kim, the owner of the cleaners, said the vandalism happened around 4:15 a.m. Footage showed three teens walking by the business and attempting to yank on the locked door. One teen kicked in the door, shattering the glass. The Papa John's location on South Hanover Street and Facci Ristorante on Light Street got hit by burglars on Saturday morning, a day prior. Police said 35 cars were broken into sometime between the evening of Saturday, July 12, and Sunday morning. The break-ins happened in the unit block and 200 block of East Montgomery Street, the 600 block of South Charles Street, and the 600 block of Washington Boulevard near Camden Yards. On Monday morning, repairs were still being made to cars. Several vehicles parked on the road had garbage bags taped over the broken windows. The wave of vandalism and car break-ins left residents calling for a stronger public safety response. Some residents said that crime had become commonplace in the Federal Hill community. "A number of my neighbors on this block have been victims of violent crime, particularly physical assault," Jen Covino, Public Safety Chair of the Federal Hill Neighborhood Association, said. "We've had armed robberies happen on the street right in front of my former house over there." Ham Kim, a Federal Hill business owner, told WJZ more police patrols are needed in the city.
CBS News
18-07-2025
- Health
- CBS News
5 more people hospitalized after another overdose call in Baltimore
Five people were hospitalized Friday after another reported overdose incident in Baltimore's Penn North neighborhood, according to Baltimore police. It comes almost one week after a mass overdose in the community sent 27 people to hospitals. Currently, officials said there is no evidence to suggest the two incidents are related. Police said two of the victims on Friday were in serious condition. Two people refused treatment after Narcan was given. On Thursday, federal scientists reported that a batch of illicit drugs, mixed with fentanyl and a sedative, may have been the cause of the mass overdose on July 10, according to our partners at The Baltimore Banner. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) tested samples that were collected from the area and found a mix of drugs that included N-Methylclonazepam, a sedative that can have hypnotic side effects. The sample also contained the pain medication acetaminophen, the diuretic Mannitol, the anti-malaria drug quinine and caffeine. According to NIST Research Chemist Edward Sisco, the N-Methylclonazepam could be the reason why so many people remained unconscious even after Narcan was administered. Narcan, also known as Naloxone, blocks the effects of opioids, reversing overdoses, according to the National Institute of Health (NIH). Baltimore police treated the area as a crime scene after the mass overdose, canvassing and interviewing witnesses. Three days after the incident, five people were arrested in the area for drug possession with intent to distribute, according to police. It is unclear if the arrests are linked to the overdose. Community partners and addiction advocates have maintained a presence in the Penn North community since the mass overdose was reported. On the day of the incident, partners handed out Narcan and shared information about addiction treatment in the neighborhood. Residents can find more resources at the Enoch Pratt Library's Pennsylvania Avenue branch on weekdays during business hours.
