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Man, woman found shot to death in detached garage in Baltimore County, police say • May 20, 2025, 8:23 AM ET (CBS)
Armed man shot and killed by Baltimore County officers, police say • May 20, 2025, 12:49 AM ET (CBS)
Baltimore County police urge residents to beware of post-storm repair scams • May 19, 2025, 4:04 PM ET (CBS)
Baltimore County officers shoot armed man during mental health call, police say • May 18, 2025, 6:19 PM ET (CBS)
Armed person hospitalized after being shot by police in Baltimore County • May 16, 2025, 6:54 AM ET (CBS)

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