MURDER USA: Ex-Con Davant Cooper charged with attempted murder
2018 is off to a roaring start with over 19 murders that officials know about (bodies could yet be discovered riddled with bullet holes, axed to death or otherwise dismembered and left in basements of abandoned houses)
BALTIMORE, MD. Baltimore Police report that on January 22, 2018, Warrant Apprehension detectives arrested 48-year-old Davant Keith Cooper of 3035 Walbrook Avenue, Baltimore, Md.
Cooper was arrested while in the 2100 block of Rupp Street for a shooting that occurred on January 12, 2018, in the 2000 block of North Longwood Street.
Detectives transported Davant Cooper to Central Booking Intake Facility where he has been charged with attempted first-degree murder.
Cooper is now waiting to see a court commissioner.
On January 12, 2018, at approximately 9:55 p.m., Southwest District patrol officers responded to the 2000 block of North Longwood Street for a report of a shooting.
Once at the location, officers located a 31-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the thigh.
The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was walking Southbound in the 2000 block of North Longwood Street when he was approached by a black male. An altercation ensued resulting in the suspect producing a handgun and shooting the victim.
Citywide Shooting detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2221 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7lockup.
Cooper has a trial date of Feb. 22, 2018, in Baltimore District Court.
Cooper entered a guilty plea to first-degree assault on Aug. 24, 2000, and as part of the plea deal, charges of reckless endangerment, attempted first-degree murder and malicious burning. THE DEAL: The Baltimore City States Attorney agreed to a sentence of 15 years with 14 years, 7 months and 29 days suspended. Found guilty of the violation of probation, Cooper was sentenced on Dec. 18, 2003, to 10 years in prison.
#16 – MURDER USA: Travis Lee Wallace wondered who was tapping at his chamber door; not the Raven, nevermore
BALTIMORE, MD. – Just a few steps from the grave of Edgar Allan Poe lived Travis Wallace, but no more. Police said his curiosity about who was tampering with his door led to his demise.
Police say that on January 22, 2018, at approximately 10:32 p.m., Western District patrol officers responded to the 100 block of North Fremont Avenue for a report of a shooting.
Upon officer’s arrival, they were directed to the 800 block of Vine Street where they located 30-year-old Travis Lee Wallace (B/M) of the 100 block of North Fremont Avenue, suffering from gunshot wounds to the body.
Medics were called to the location and pronounced Wallace deceased.
Preliminary investigation revealed the victim was at his home in the 100 block of North Fremont Avenue when he heard what appeared to be someone tampering with his front door.
When Wallace went to investigate, he was met by a suspect(s) that began shooting at Wallace. Wallace then fled the location to the 800 block of Vine Street where he collapsed.
Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100, Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7lockup or text a tip to 443-902-4824.
# 18 & # 19 – MURDER USA: Doubling up on stiffs is the answer to new top cop from Baltimore killers
BALTIMORE, MD. – Doubling down on crime is the siren call of the new Baltimore Police Commissioner following the termination of the last Police Commissioner, Kevin Davis. The killers are doubling down too, with a double dose of death dealt to a man and woman who were in a car parked on Division Street.
On January 23, 2018, at approximately 12:50 pm, officers were on patrol when they heard gunshots. A short time later, officers found two shooting victims in the 1300 block of Division Street. The first victim is a 34-year old male. The second victim is a 29-year old female. Both victims were inside of a car when officers found them.
The victims were transported to an area hospital where they both died from their injuries. Homicide detectives are investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup. You can also text tips to 443-902-4824.
This day, was such a warm day, bringing killers out to work the mean streets of Baltimore.
MURDER USA: Evening Shade Punctuated by Bullets Perforating Victim
BALTIMORE, MD. – The dead of winter sometimes provides warm and sunny days, at least a few before the Arctic air descends upon the region once more. This day, was such a warm day, bringing killers out to work the mean streets of Baltimore.
Baltimore Police report that on January 23, 2018, at approximately 7:45 pm, officers were called to an area hospital for a report of a walk-in shooting victim. When officers arrived, they found a 35-year old man being treated by the hospital staff for gunshot wounds to his body.
The victim told investigators he was in the area of Coldspring Lane and Alhambra Avenue when he was shot. Detectives from the Citywide Shooting Unit are investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.
#17 – MURDER USA: Clash over cash ends with one slabbed for morgue and another in slammer
BALTIMORE, MD. – Baltimore Police report that on January 19, 2018, at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers responded to a home in the 2300 block of Robb Street for a stabbing.
Upon arrival, officers located 47-year-old Juan Henderson of the 2300 block of Aiken Street, suffering from stab wounds to the upper chest. Henderson was transported to Johns Hopkins Hospital where he died a short time later.
Homicide detectives responded out and interviewed several people who were located at the scene, including the primary suspect.
Detectives learned that the suspect and Henderson had been arguing over money when the argument escalated into a physical altercation.
As a result, the suspect stabbed Henderson.
Detectives arrested and charged 25-year-old Deonta Winston, who also resides at the home in the 2300 block of Aiken Street.
Winston, who has been charged with 1st Degree Murder is currently in Central Booking where he is being held without bail.
MURDER USA: Teon Grant charged with attempted murder after spraying victim with gunfire
BALTIMORE, MD. – Detectives have rounded up an alleged shooter that finds his way to handling guns rather than working at a job.
On December 19, 2017, at approximately 4:20 p.m., a 23-year-old man walked into St. Agnes Hospital suffering from gunshot wounds to the head, chest and left forearm.
The victim told detectives he had been shot in the 500 block of Wellesley Street while sitting in his vehicle. At that time, an unknown suspect walked up to his vehicle and opened fire.
Citywide shooting detectives responded out and assumed control of the investigation. Detectives interviewed several people, located video footage, and ultimately identified the suspect.
On January 22, 2018, members of the Warrant Apprehension Task Force arrested 17-year-old Teon Grant of 6611 Eberle Drive Apt. 202, Baltimore, Md. Grant was taken to Central Booking where he has been charged with 1st Degree Attempted Murder.
which will likely result in some lame-brain Baltimore City District Court Judge allowing him to be put back out into the community where he will fit right in with thieves, killers, and rapists so he can continue to prey on the innocent citizens of Baltimore.
Currently, Grant is waiting to see a court commissioner. Grant was committed to jail on Jan. 23, 2018 and has a preliminary hearing for the ten counts of attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder as well as assorted assault and firearm charges which will likely result in some lame-brain Baltimore City District Court Judge allowing him to be put back out into the community where he will fit right in with thieves, killers and rapists so he can continue to prey on the innocent citizens of Baltimore.