Baltimore is Dying | A WBFF News Documentary

Born and raised in Baltimore and when a cop asked me how old son was. I told him that my son was 8. He told me that he would be lockng him up soon, around 11-12. I was floored. My son and his friends were playing cops and robbers and my son was always the cop but a cop would target him?? Nah, not on my watch. I moved to Florida three months later. My son is now 23, live on his own, getting his master's in marine biology, no babies, no felonies!! I got the hell out of there to give my son a chance and I'm glad that I did

Stop blaming the city. Blame the culture.

My mom moved out of Baltimore in 1984 to save my life we moved to Connecticut. I probably would end up like this young man or I’ll be the killer. Best gift ever I thank her as often as I can for her bravery moving to a strange place and starting over to make sure I have a chance. I am now 53 yrs old I was 13 then.

I am and African American male, and let's face it, this is happening for the most part in our own communities. In Other words there is a lot of BAD!!! parenting going on in our communities. We are blaming everyone else for what our own people are doing.

Worked in Baltimore City Schools, the worst two years of my life. You expect teachers to work hard when students and parents cuss them out, assault, steal and then complain if the teacher gives the student an accurate grade. Lack of accountability on the parent's part, excuses, excuses, excuses. These kids' minds are destroyed before they even reach middle school except for a handful, the rest will drag them down like crabs in a barrel. Then they look at you strangely because you are not a violent maniac ready to kill at the drop of a dime.

I was homeless in Baltimore and it was always the young kids 12,13 that you had to fear bc they had a psychopathic mentality. I was stabbed, choked out, set on fire, all for sport, not money or beef, just bc the kids were bored. It's always violence in the young that's the first sign of cultural death.

I live in Baltimore and I want to counter this narrative that the whole city is a hellscape. I'm a young Black professional living my absolute best life. I met the love of my life at the farmer's market and we started a family. My neighborhood is a beautiful place to be raising kids and enjoying my life, garden, marriage, and life.

Packed up and left west Baltimore (near 10 Hills / Mt. de Sales) back in '03 after our home was broken into for the 2nd. time. Both times my wife & children were at home while I was working downtown. Seeing what's left of the inner harbor and surrounding areas is truly mind blowing. SMH. And just to think that it's only going to get worse.

I've travelled all over the country, and out of every major city I've ever been in, I've never felt more uneasy than when I was in Baltimore. You can tell you're always being watched...targeted if you will. I worked in construction so I lived out of hotels. I can tell you in Baltimore, unlike any other city, I'd never leave the hotel at night. If I was hungry, I'd either order out or just wait until morning. You could literally hear gunshots every night, and sirens. There is NOTHING inherently different about Baltimore than other cities. there isn't a distinct lack of opportunity compared to other large cities. What you have is a unique cultural problem. The "no snitching" mentality in Baltimore is unlike any other city I've been in. I get the mistrust of police, but if you want to stop burying your kids you have to get together as a community and say enough is enough. There's no pride in shielding absolute piece of shit criminals.

Left Baltimore MD in 2016 and Took My family South Never Stopped Except for Food and Gas In Charlotte NC Thank God We made it Out Safe!! No Regrets at All.

Anyone watching this who lives in a dangerous city or neighborhood, GET OUT as fast as you can! Even if life is difficult to begin with, it's better than you being victimised or experiencing your child(ren) being senselessly murdered, and you will have better peace of mind giving them a chance to flourish in a safer environment. You have the power and the duty to protect you and your loved ones, if it's truly important to you.

I don’t think I’ve ever heard a line as chilling as “some of the kids were educating now, will be some of the funerals we will attend later” especially because these victims are children. RIP to all the victims and I wish love and support for all the families that have lost.

This breaks my heart. As a black woman who lives in Baltimore, I am saddened that I am more afraid of my own people. This hatred and silence HAS to stop! We complain of others hurting us when in reality, we are the only true threat to our community. Change has got to happen, sooner than later. 😢

There comes a point where you have to start taking responsibility for your own actions and stop blaming someone or something else. Sure there are many causes beyond your control but you can start by being accountable for your actions.

The boys mom said that’s not the path that you want to go down… That’s the exact lifestyle and attitude that’s promoted in every rap song that they listen to every single day that gets drilled into their head

3 kids with 3 different men out of wedlock, this is the root of the issue

Baltimore City is dying like so many other cities in the United States and around the world. And the reason why it is dying is that many young parents regardless of how young we were didn't take the time to raise our children. We can blame All of the political leaders including the Mayor and formal Mayors but it's the truth. I coached Little League Baseball for nearly 15 years and what saddens me the most is I can count using both hands going around one time the amount of parent support I received during those years. I am not going to blame the Mayor although I could, the true leaders of this society start right in our homes and it's with the parents. God knows I made my share of mistakes but I am not going to transfer my demons onto others. Let us ALL take responsibility.

I am from Baltimore born and raised! Trust me it is unbearable losing family and friends to safety issues and insecurity in the city 🌃! I am proud that I have a strong family support and structure that keep me safe and efficiently educated for 25 years of my life! Daniels Geographic Channel

He did an armed robbery, a carjacking, and a sexual assault. Everything gets thrown out of court by some bleeding heart judge. He gets a 10 year sentence with 9 suspended for the sex assault. Maybe he got some street justice from one of 👉 HIS victims or the relative from one of his vics.

The people killing it are the same people you can get cancelled for criticizing.