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Man Murdered On Basketball Court - Old York Rd. & Dumbarton Ave

Pen Lucy Killing Occured On Playground Frequented By Neighborhood Children

Story & photos by A.F. James MacArthur Ph.A.L., Managing Editor

A Baltimore Police Officer stands watch beneath a blue light surveillance camera at the scene of a Monday's Pen Lucy shooting that left one man dead.

Baltimore Police say at 7:12 PM Monday, a call came in for a shooting at a neighborhood playground next to the intersection of Old York Rd. and Dumbarton Ave. Responding officers found 38 year old John Woodies, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. Up to seven shots were fired according to people in the area at the time of the shooting, who wish to remain anonymous.

A source close to the investigation revealed the street name of the victim as "Seven." Several residents of the area told this reporter they were surprised more murders haven't happened already. The residents speak of ongoing high volume narcotics transactions accompanied by frequent heated disagreements.

One man who lived in the area for the last 40 years pointed up to a Baltimore Police "blue light" surveillance camera and laughed stating "that thing up there ain't worth a damn, all the drug dealing happens right in front of it, people form long lines and buy what they want and this is all out in the open."

Police say currently there are no motives or suspects at this time. The incident marked the 124th homicide in the city this year, and was the third yesterday. Between Sunday and Monday, there were eight shootings in the Baltimore City.

Baltimore police search for clues at a murder scene on a playground.

Violent Crime Is Down

If you listen to city officials speak, you hear much talk about crime being down by this percentage or that. Funny how we're not quite half way through the year and already some seek to claim victory. At this point, the numbers are mostly meaningless. Even if they are totally accurate, and even that is debatable. What, you actually believe everything your government tells you?

Still in the hood, the living ain't good. The violence continues.

By the way, what about the homicide closure rate? Any improvements there or are we still batting under .500 (that would be under 50% for you non baseball peeps)

From Baltimore Police Twitter (last 24 hours)

SHOOTING: 2100 SINCLAIR / 2000 CHESTER. ADULT MALE SHOT IN CRITICAL CONDITION. POLICE INVESTIGATING


SHOOTING: 308 N CARROLLTON AVE. ADULT FEMALE SHOT. POLICE INVESTIGATING

EDITORS NOTE: In the above tweet, the victim was pronounce dead on arrival. Didn't see that in the twitter feed did you?

Not Gone Yet -- A Few Parting Shots Left!

By A.F. James MacArthur, Managing Editor
(early edition, first draft)
MIXED REACTIONS

At 17, A.F. James MacArthur enlisted in the U.S. Marines. A qualified expert rifleman able to drop human sized targets 1000 yards out!

After yesterday's announcement, I received a few phone calls and emails. They ranged from the expected questions why, to a few outbursts of shock and even anger. One person sent me three seperate emails, each with only one word, A$$HOLE! [$$ added by editor]. Some understood my brief explanation, and some said I should stay the course and carry on.

In this life, the future remains ever uncertain, with the end always near. So for now, I'm still here, how much longer is anyone's guess, including mine. Over the next few days, possibly weeks, this site may take on a very different look and feel from what so many of you have become used to.

To be honest, this little "New Media" experiment has been rather fascinating and really quite interesting. I've been able to do and accomplish things I never imagined, even in my wildest hallucinatory delusions. The thought of tens of thousands of you having read my writings is quite humbling and awe inspiring. I never thought my little blog would have become that popular.

It is no secret to me that the reason so many people came here time and time again was not to hear about me and personal issues, but rather to see my unique take on the news, and to hear my sometimes way out there views. If there's anything I've learned over the years in writing is to keep it short. Keep em coming back for more they told me. People are busy, so you be brief other would say.

So to this end, I will do my best. But I must warn you. Again, things may end up looking VERY different in this space. At times the new pieces may come out at a rapid fire clip. Then there'll be times when it seems there hasn't been an update in a while. Best I can say is keep checking back, often. Tell a friend, or tell no one. Doesn't matter to me. If you see, what I be, then we can be cool. OK?

Just one more thing, do not put it past "them" to figure out a neat and creative way to silence me. "They" have ways to do this.. From murders that look like suicides, accidents, or natural causes. To false arrests without cause or merit for the purpose of discrediting, harassing or threatening. Don't believe me? Take a moment, just for starters, google the following; Robert Clay, Jonathan Luna, Ken Harris, Troy Chesley? But don't stop there, do what I've been doing and dig deeper and start connecting the dots and see where it leads and how dirty and corrupt it all is. After looking closely at the stories, tell me if you see any connections.

Fasten your seatbelts, it's gonna be a wild ride.

Shooting From The Hip -- Editorial - My Harshest Ever

UPDATED: The Spectator Shutting Down

Cops To The Spectator: