Linda, Deanta Dorsey's aunt, who declined to share her last name, hugs family members during a press conference today after the 16-year-old Edmondson High School student was fatally shot yesterday as he and other students were gathered during lunchtime in the shopping center across the street from the school. (Kim Hairston)

Edmondson-Westside High School losing students to violence | PHOTOS

Mar 10, 2023 at 12:00 am

Edmondson-Westside High School dealing with youth violence and the lose of classmates.

Spectators observe a moment of silence at Edmondson-Westside High School before game tipoff. The game wasnÕt open to the non-school public because of the recent killing of Deanta Dorsey, a sophomore at the school.
Feb. 16, 2023. — Edmondson-Westside senior night for boys basketball team

Edmondson-Westside High School gave a small recognition ceremony for the team's sole seniorChristian Smith before game tipoff. The game wasnÕt open to the non-school public because of the recent killing of Deanta Dorsey, a sophomore at the school.
Feb. 16, 2023. — Edmondson-Westside senior night for boys basketball team

Edmondson-Westside High School Principal Karl Perry, right, interacts with spectators before game tipoff. The game wasnÕt open to the non-school public because of the recent killing of Deanta Dorsey, a sophomore at the school.
Feb. 16, 2023. — Edmondson-Westside senior night for boys basketball team

Edmondson-Westside High School vice-principal Stacey Royster (right) hugs chemistry teacher Grace Galarpe. Deanta Dorsey had scored a 95 on a chemistry test in Galarpe’s class the morning before his death. — Edmondson-Westside High School

Edmondson-Westside High School vice-principal Stacey Royster searches a student as he enters the school Wednesday morning. — Edmondson vice-principal Stacey Royster

Vice-principal Stacey Royster reminds a student to remove his hood while walking between classes at Edmondson-Westside High School. — Edmondson vice-principal Stacey Royster

Edmondson-Westside High School vice-principal Stacey Royster puts a wristband on a student after he clears inspection upon entering the school Wednesday morning. — Edmondson vice-principal Stacey Royster

About 40 people gathered for a candle light vigil at Edmondson Village Shopping Center where one month ago, five students from Edmondson-Westside High School were shot including Deanta Dorsey (16) who died.

Emanuel Eberhardt Jr., speaks to a gathering of about 40 people for a candle light vigil at Edmondson Village Shopping Center where one month ago, five students from Edmondson-Westside High School were shot including Deanta Dorsey (16) who died.

Family of Deanta Dorsey gather at news conference

Linda, Deanta Dorsey's aunt, who declined to share her last name, hugs family members during a press conference today after the 16-year-old Edmondson High School student was fatally shot yesterday as he and other students were gathered during lunchtime in the shopping center across the street from the school. (Kim Hairston)

A sign at the entrance to Popeyes in the Edmondson Village Shopping Center says students will not be able to buy from the restaurant during school hours.
Deanta Dorsey, a 16-year-old Edmondson High School student was fatally shot yesterday as he and other students were outside the restaurant during lunch. Four other teens were injured. — Family Press Conference After Shooting

A crime lab technician documents the shooting scene outside Popeye’s at Edmondson Village Wednesday afternoon where five juveniles were shot. — Edmondson Village shooting

Edmondson Village shooting

A backpack, clothes and bullet casings are marked with evidence markers at the shooting scene outside Popeye’s at Edmondson Village Wednesday afternoon where five juveniles were shot. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)