Baltimore daily: East Baltimore shooting probe, minimum wage push, and a wintry-mix watch

1) East Baltimore: homicide detectives investigate deadly shooting

Police activity shut down part of the 1500 block of Ashland Avenue early Saturday after a person was found shot at the scene. Investigators processed the area for evidence and worked to piece together what led up to the killing, while the victim’s name and any suspect details were not immediately released.

Neighbors near the corridor can expect a heavier police presence as detectives follow leads. Anyone with information is being urged to contact police or submit an anonymous tip through local hotlines.

2) Maryland politics with local impact: push to raise the minimum wage

Maryland lawmakers are backing a proposal that would increase the state minimum wage from $15 to $25 by 2030. The plan also calls for phasing out the tipped wage credit starting in 2031, and would later tie wage increases to inflation.

For Baltimore, the debate is likely to be felt on both sides of the paycheck: higher wages for workers, and higher labor costs for restaurants, retailers, and small businesses. The bill still has a long path through the General Assembly, so any changes would come in stages rather than overnight.

3) Weather and travel: light snow Monday, possible ice early Tuesday

Forecast models have Baltimore on the edge of a light wintry round to start the week, with a chance for snow or flurries Monday and a wintry mix Monday night. Forecasters say a light glaze of ice is possible early Tuesday, especially in colder pockets north and west of the I-95 corridor and on untreated surfaces.

Temperatures are expected to rebound into the 40s Tuesday, turning precipitation mainly to rain. Still, commuters may want to build in extra time for the Tuesday morning drive and watch for changing conditions on bridges and ramps.

Sources

• https://hoodline.com/2026/02/ashland-avenue-block-locked-down-after-deadly-east-baltimore-shooting/
• https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/minimum-wage-bill-proposal-maryland/
• https://www.wbaltv.com/article/ice-wintry-weather-forecast-maryland-march-2-3-2026/70556299