U.S. House pauses to honor Capital Gazette victims

The U.S. House of Representatives paused for a moment of silence Wednesday afternoon to honor the victims of the June 28 shooting at the Capital Gazette’s Annapolis newsroom. U.S. Rep. Anthony G. Brown led the remembrance with other members of the Maryland delegation. “Today we honor the enduring courage of the of The Capital Gazette staff,” Brown, a Prince George’s County Democrat, said. “Their dedication and service to their readers, and their commitment to a vibrant free press, are a tribute to their profession andprofessionalism, and to the resilience of the Annapolis community.” Five employees were killed in the attack: editorial page editor Gerald Fischman, 61; assistant editor Rob Hiaasen, 59; sales assistant Rebecca Smith, 34; sports writer and editor John McNamara, 56; and reporter Wendi Winters, 65. A 38-year-old Laurel man, Jarrod Ramos, has been charged with five counts of first-degree murder in their deaths. Capital Gazette editor Rick Hutzell called the congressional gesture “an incredible honor.” He and other staff members were invited but could not attend. 2017 school year, as chief academic officer. White was named interim superintendent more than an a year ago after Dallas Dance resigned suddenly amid a criminal investigation into his failure to report income from a contractor who was doing business with the county. Julie Henn and Kathleen Causey voted against the contract and Roger Hayden abstained. The three members did not explain why they did not support the contract. The board allowed observers to view the contract but did not distribute it. the home with his 9-year-old son and 18-monthold daughter, prompting the Amber Alert. After seeing the Amber Alert, Perry stopped at a fire station in Prince George’s County and turned himself in to the police. Heprovided the location of the two children: one at a day care facility and the other at a family member’s house. Detectives found the children unharmed. Police say Perry admitted to stabbing his girlfriend and was charged with one count of first-degree assault and one count of seconddegree assault. He is being held without bond. No lawyer was listed for him in court records.