Baltimore City has seen 102 homicides this year. The latest killings happened on Tuesday evening, within 40 minutes of each other.
At 8:20 p.m., officers were called to the 1800 block of Ramsey Street. A man was found nearby with a gunshot wound to his chest. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died.
The second killing happened around 8:55 p.m.; officers found a man with a gunshot to the head in the 3100 block of Oakford Avenue. He was taken to the hospital, where he died.
Fox 45 News asked Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott about the growing number of homicides at a press conference for AFRAM.
"You (Fox45) were with us when folks from the Whitehouse and from all over the country were here when they were saying Baltimore is now going to be the leading example of the totality of dealing with violence," said Scott. "We know we have a lot of healing to do in this city."
Former Police Commissioner Ed Norris joined the morning show to discuss the mayor's comments.
"It's really disgusting to see what's happening in the city, and the lies being told," said Norris. "We live in the most dangerous big city in America, far and away, and it's getting worse every year. How is this the model for justice in its totality? I can't believe the words actually came out of his mouth."
Norris emphasized the lack of transparency on crime coming from the city's government.
"It's getting worse than it's ever been," said Norris. "It's like they are trying to do a Jedi mind trick on people like you're not to believe what you're actually seeing with your own eyes, that the city is bleeding to death."
Norris believes the city needs a strong leader with a comprehensive crime plan.
"The murder rate goes up every year. There is no plan. They say things like 'we need to heal' and 'we need to hold people accountable," said Norris. "You need to be a leader. You need to start protecting the city. you need to start arresting criminals before they commit these horrendous crimes."
"Everything is going the wrong way, and they are telling you a fairytale."