Posted on 09/15/25
| News Source: FOX45
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 15, 2025 - A sense of fear has enveloped Baltimore's Inner Harbor following two violent incidents over the weekend. An 18-year-old was shot after an argument, and a 17-year-old was robbed in the bustling tourist area.
"You hear that something that happens just last night, it’s a little bit scary, I’m not going to lie," a concerned resident said.
Despite these incidents, city officials, including the mayor and governor, have stated that crime in Baltimore is on the decline and have dismissed the idea of deploying the National Guard. However, some residents disagree.
"I think the National Guard would be very much called for, because it prevents more danger," said one resident.
In Washington, D.C., where the National Guard has been deployed in busy tourist areas like Union Station and the National Mall, city leaders have noted a reduction in crime.
Betsy Smith, a spokesperson for the National Police Association, said, "Bringing the National Guard to Baltimore, specifically starting with some of the more popular tourist areas, would be an excellent strategy to encourage criminals to go elsewhere."
Baltimore Police Department data shows that officers responded to nine robberies and six assaults in the Inner Harbor recently. For the year, there have been 37 robberies and 81 cases of assault in the area. Despite these figures, Mayor Scott recently told CNN, "We don’t need an occupation. We need a federal government that is working the right way."
Smith added, "Having military vehicles, military personnel might make a few people feel quote on quote occupied, but most people will feel safe, they will feel protected."
A local resident echoed this sentiment, saying, "It’s really basically scaring them off to the point where it causes them to not want to do crime, which I think is a good idea, because that’s protecting the city."
Currently, Baltimore remains off the president's radar, but both the mayor and police commissioner have stated they will be prepared if the situation changes.