🍦Wilshire shooting: What we know

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Good morning, Annapolis. Today’s top story is heavy. Our hearts are with the families and friends of Nicholas Mireles, Mario Antonio Mireles Ruiz, and Christian Marlon Segovia as they grieve these losses.

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—Ryan Sneddon

P.S. Happy birthday to Diane Rosso.

Neighborhood shooting rocks Annapolis

Just before 8 PM on Sunday, Mario Mireles walked to his neighbor’s house to settle a parking dispute. He was hosting his brother’s birthday party and apparently someone was blocking a driveway.

The conversation with his neighbor, Charles Smith, got heated. It turned physical. Smith pulled a gun.

During a “tussle” over the weapon, Smith shot Mireles and Christian Marlon Segovia. He then retreated inside, grabbed a rifle, and fired at people trying to help the victims. Mireles and Segovia died, as did Nicholas Mireles, Mario’s father. ($)

Three other victims were taken to the hospital – two via airlift and one by ambulance. All are expected to survive.

When police arrived, Smith surrendered and they took him into custody. On Monday he was charged with:

• 3 counts of second-degree murder

• 3 counts of attempted second-degree murder

• 3 counts of first-degree assault

• Use of a firearm in the commission of a violent crime

Context: Smith’s attorney says he’s an Afghanistan veteran with PTSD. An Army spokesperson confirmed Smith’s service but had no record of a deployment. In 2012, Smith was charged in connection with a stabbing but acquitted at trial. Court records reveal tensions between the neighbors dating back to 2016. ($)

This is the most violent attack in Annapolis since the 2018 Capital Gazette shooting. Much like that, Annapolis PD stressed that this was not a random incident and there’s no danger to the public.

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QUICK HITS

🚧 Hillman Garage reopens today

Question: When something’s rebuilt but not renamed, is it called a Grand Opening or a Grand Reopening? Regardless, the new Noah Hillman Parking Garage is done and opening today. It features 165 more spaces than its predecessor, gateless entry/exit, EV charging, bike racks, enough solar panels to power the entire garage, space count indicators, and more. Long story, short: It’s a sexy parking garage.

To celebrate the opening, there’s a party today from 4–6 PM with live music, giveaways, and pickleball demonstrations. Perhaps more interestingly, parking in the shiny new garage is free until June 20.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

🍎 Teacher Appreciation Happy Hour

Today is the last day of school for AACPS teachers and the folks over at Peake Social want to do something to celebrate. So they’re hosting a happy hour starting at noon and ending well . . . when you leave. The optional registration fee is $2.75 (the cost of a school lunch) and the school with the most purchases gets all the registration fees.

🌊 & 🎸 Tides and Tunes

The Annapolis Maritime Museum’s much-loved outdoor concert series kicks off tomorrow night. Timmie Metz and Tambo hit the Eastport stage at 7 PM sharp and will play for about 2 hours. These concerts are always popular (and for good reason). Food and beverages are available for purchase. All proceeds support the Annapolis Maritime Museum. 723 Second Street, Annapolis, MD 21403.

🖥️ Grand opening of Maryland Hall’s Media Arts Hub

Maryland Hall is revealing its new media arts hub tomorrow at 6 PM. The space is designed to attract younger students to Maryland Hall’s halls by offering instruction in graphic design, photography, and audio recording/engineering/production. I got to walk through Tuesday and one of the coolest things is the sound recording booth. It’s professional studio quality! The doors open at 5:30 PM; the ribbon cutting is at 6 PM. 801 Chase Street, Room 307, Annapolis, MD 21401.

🛥️ Father’s Day Annapolis-style

Want to get on the water this Sunday but don’t have a boat? Here are three great options.

• Brunch on Schooner Woodwind | 11 AM–1 PM

• Lunch on skipjack Wilma Lee | 11:30–1:30 PM

• 🍦Scoop’s pick: Watermark’s Father’s Day on the Bay | Includes 3 hours ashore in Saint Michaels during the Antique & Classic Boat Festival | 10 AM–5:30 PM

Weekend preview 🌍️ ⚽️ 🍩 

🌍️ Juneteenth Parade and Festival. The parade steps off from City Dock at 12 PM Saturday. The Festival starts at 1 PM at the Bates Athletic Complex. Learn more.
🍩 2nd Annual Donuts with Dad 5k at Charm City Run. 8 am Sunday. Free admission includes a donut.
⚽️ Annapolis Blues vs. Grove FC at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. 5 PM Sunday. Get tickets.

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CIVIL NEWS

💸 City Council approves FY24 budget

The City Council unanimously approved the $180 million FY24 budget on Monday. First things first, are taxes increasing? Yes and no. No, because the property tax rate isn’t increasing. Yes, because many homes have dramatically increased in value. Annapolis expects a 1.7% increase (~$915k) in property tax revenues. Annual trash collection fees will see a ~$30 bump. ($)

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WEATHER

Wednesday

77 🌡️ 61 | 🌥️ | 21% | 💨 WSW 15 mph ( 13 knots)

Thursday

82 🌡️ 65 | 🌤️ | 3% | 💨 W 9 mph ( 8 knots)

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Wednesday

49 West | Dave Chappell | 5–7 PM
Brian Boru | Larry Lay | 6–9 PM
Dark Horse | Mike Miller | 9 PM
Dinner Under The Stars | Wendall | 6–9 PM
Galway Bay | Irish Trad Music Session | 8 PM
Killarney House | Jason Bishop | 6–10 PM
Middleton Tavern | Ryan Kozel | 6–9 PM
Mother's Peninsula Grille | Joey Mitchell | 7–10 PM
Pirates Cove | Madisun Bailey | 6–9 PM
The Point | Aaron Hawkins | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Pat Travers | 8 PM | Tickets
Reynolds Tavern | Daphne Eckman | 7 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Rhythm & Screaming | 9 PM
Tuscan Prime | Grayson Moon | 6:30–9:30 PM

Thursday

49 West | Jeff Antoniuk | 7:30–10:30 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Andrew Bell | 5–8 PM
Brian Boru | Lauren and Rusty | 6:30–9:30 PM
Dark Horse | Moose Jaw | 9 PM
Killarney House | Madisun Bailey | 6–9 PM
Pirates Cove | Jason Bishop | 6–10 PM
The Point | Dan Haas | 5–8 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Open Mic | 6 PM
RiverBay Roadhouse | Aaron Hawkins | 7–10 PM
Severna Park Taphouse | Scott Voorhees | 6 PM
Senor Chili Cantina | Michael K | 6–9 PM

SPORTS

🏀 Navy men’s basketball captain announced

Head coach Ed DeChellis announced that Austin Inge will serve as Navy basketball’s captain for the 2023–2024 campaign. Austin is the lone returning starter from last year’s squad.

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