Crime & Safety
Schoolmates Threaten to Burn Girl
Two juveniles were reportedly carrying a gas can and matches at the time.
Two juveniles allegedly threatened to set a schoolmate on fire.
According to Baltimore police, at 5 p.m., April 28 a girl was playing at the playground at Hampden Elementary School when two schoolmates approached her carry a gas can and matches.
"We are going to set you on fire and turn you white," one of the suspects allegedly told the girl.
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After making that statement the suspects then ran away from the playground.
A police spokesman said Baltimore City School Police Department is handling a follow up investigation.
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