Deadly Shooting in Elkton Leaves Two Dead, Two Injured 2024-11-02

A quadruple shooting in Elkton, Maryland claimed two lives and injured two others early Saturday morning. The deceased have been identified as Tamir Rasheek Davis, a 26-year-old man from New Castle, Delaware, and another individual whose identity has not been released. The two injured victims are receiving treatment at nearby hospitals, but their conditions are unknown. The shooting occurred on Chestnut Drive around 6:00 a.m., and police have not disclosed any information about the circumstances or potential suspects. Neighbors expressed shock and concern over the incident, with some saying they have experienced multiple shootings in the area in recent years.

Shooting

Catonsville Shooting Leaves One Injured 2024-11-02

A 44-year-old man was shot on Saturday morning in Catonsville, Maryland. Baltimore County Police responded to the 6400 block of Frederick Road just before 1:15 a.m. and found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a hospital in serious condition. Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and are asking anyone with information to contact the police or Metro Crime Stoppers.

Health Policy

Maryland Joins Federal AHEAD Model to Promote Equitable and Affordable Healthcare 2024-11-02

Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed an agreement on Friday pledging the state's participation in the federal States Advancing All-Payer Equity Approaches and Development (AHEAD) Model. The AHEAD Model aims to improve population health and lower costs for Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers by providing quality care through increased coordination and prioritizing health equity and 'health-related social needs' to support underserved communities. The model builds on Maryland's current Total Cost of Care Model and is set to be implemented in January 2026.