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Deborah Cummings-Thomas, niece of the late Baltimore congressman, Elijah Cummings, paid tribute to her uncle by creating face masks bearing his most-quoted line, "We are better than this," during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Deborah Cummings-Thomas, niece of the late Baltimore congressman, Elijah Cummings, paid tribute to her uncle by creating face masks bearing his most-quoted line, “We are better than this,” during the coronavirus pandemic.
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A man died in a West Baltimore shooting Thursday, according to police.

At about 9:37 p.m., Western District officers responded to the 2300 block of West Lafayette Avenue in the Bridgeview/Greenlawn neighborhood to investigate a shooting, according to Baltimore Police release.

Once there, officers found a 20-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds to the body. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead by hospital staff.

Anyone with information can contact Baltimore Police Department Homicide detectives at 410-396-2100. Those who wish to remain anonymous can utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCK-UP. Citizens also can anonymously text a tip by visiting the MCS of Maryland website.