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🌱 Patch AM: Wrong-way crash in Bowie leaves woman dead; investigation continues

Also, don't miss When Faith Meets the Fight: The Church's Role in Domestic Violence on the Bowie Patch calendar

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Good morning to you Bowie! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Wrong-way crash in Bowie leaves woman dead; investigation continues
  • Bowie woman dies after shooting as homicide investigators take over case

Also on today's calendar: When Faith Meets the Fight: The Church's Role in Domestic Violence and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wanted Suspect Flees Maryland Traffic Stop, Kills Woman In Wrong-Way Bowie Crash: Police (dailyvoice.com) — A woman was killed Wednesday afternoon when a fleeing suspect drove the wrong way and crashed on Ninth Street in Bowie, shortly after officers were ordered to stop pursuing him. The suspect survived with non-life-threatening injuries, and this marks the second fatal crash in Bowie in two days, with another person killed overnight on Annapolis Road.
   

• Bowie Woman Dies 5 Days After Shooting In 'Historic' Neighborhood;' Gunman Held Without Bail (dailyvoice.com) — A 38-year-old Bowie woman has died five days after being shot on Myrtle Avenue, and Bowie Police say homicide investigators from Prince George's County are now involved. The suspect, arrested shortly after the incident, remains jailed without bail as authorities consider potential upgraded charges and offer condolences to the victim's family.
   

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  • Popular Delicatessen To Open At BWI Marshall Airport: Report (patch.com)

Ok Bowie! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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