"The city remains the most deadly in the country." (Baltimore SUN, July 31, 2002)
"Baltimore is still one of America's most crime-ridden cities." (Baltimore SUN, April 6, 2002)
"Murders happen with alarming frequency in this city." (Baltimore SUN, March 29, 2002)
"Death on the streets is part of the Baltimore way of life." (Baltimore SUN, January 19, 2002)
"Shooters in Baltimore fire at will at anyone on their way every day." (Baltimore SUN, January 19, 2002)