Shayla Colon
express reporter
Shayla Colon is an express reporter for The Banner. She comes to Baltimore from New York, where she worked on a series about violence prevention for The New York Times’ Headway team and covered New York City for the Metro desk. Before that, Shayla covered private markets for the Financial Times, with a focus on real estate and sustainability. She also reported on local government and communities in Connecticut and upstate New York for Hearst newspapers. Catch her around town sporting a Yankees cap, a nod to her hometown team.
The latest from Shayla
Teen girl kidnapped and stabbed after accepting ride in Baltimore, police say
Police arrested 23-year-old Abubakarr Barrie on Saturday and charged him with attempted murder, assault, kidnapping and other crimes.
Johns Hopkins data exposure caused by employee using unauthorized AI tool
Thousands of Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center patients had sensitive data exposed in a breach caused by an employee.
A funeral, a melee and gunfire: Neighbors recount chaos outside Baltimore church
A memorial service meant to lay a loved one to rest in Overlea on Saturday instead ended in a heated quarrel that erupted into gunfire and left one person shot.
Man killed after pulling knife during fight at Crackpot bar in Towson, police say
A man was fatally shot by an armed security guard during a fight early Sunday at the Crackpot bar in Towson, police said.
Baltimore lands on National Geographic's best places to visit for 2027
National Geographic has identified Baltimore as one of the best places to visit 2027.
Mysterious sailboat in Delaware leads to charges in 2021 Maryland arson
A large abandoned sailboat recently washed ashore on a Delaware beach, leading to an arrest in a 2021 Maryland arson case.
2 dead, 3 injured in overnight shooting in East Baltimore
The city experienced a handful of shootings and a stabbing that left four people dead and several others injured.
New speed cameras to be installed at 5 locations across Baltimore
The city is installing several new speed cameras in school zones in an attempt to bolster safety.
Baltimore mother charged in death of 2-month-old baby who was found malnourished, with head trauma
Taylor Williams, 20, was charged with first-degree child abuse in connection with the death of her 2-month-old son.
Police identify 2 teens killed in Winchester shooting
The victims’ identities were released after the Youth Peace & Justice Foundation offered up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of those responsible.
83-year-old Silver Spring man dies after being struck by pickup at Rockville gas station
Charles S. Lazar was walking north through a gas station parking lot in Rockville when a person driving a white Chevrolet Silverado pulled away from a pump and hit him.
Suspect in 12-year-old girl’s killing was released from prison days before shooting
Tyree Reynolds, who is accused of killing 12-year-old Khloe Ishway, was previously convicted for another shooting in 2021.
Man charged with murder of 12-year-old girl held without bail
Tyree Reynolds, charged with the murder of 12-year-old Khloe Ishway, appeared in court for a bail review Wednesday morning.
Baltimore Police arrest suspect in shooting that left 12-year-old girl dead near community event
A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged in a shooting that killed a 12-year-old girl near a homecoming youth football game in Southwest Baltimore, officials said Tuesday.
Hundreds march in Baltimore for justice after 12-year-old’s killing
Khloe Ishway’s family and community members called for justice at Leon Day Park Monday as police continued searching for a suspect in the shooting that killed the 12-year-old.
A fight over a parking spot killed a 12-year-old girl. Then came prayer.
What began as two men arguing over a parking spot devolved into a mass shooting that killed a 12-year-old girl and wounded four other people.
Baltimore County fuel spill sends nearly 6,000 gallons into waterway, prompts foul odor
A foul odor in parts of Baltimore County has been traced to a fuel spill at the local detention center Saturday night.
Prince George’s Police search for shooter after man found dead inside home
Prince George’s County detectives are searching for a shooter after a man was found dead from a gunshot wound inside a home early Sunday morning.
Oceans Calling cancels Friday as weather delays festival setup
A looming nor’easter is threatening the star-studded Oceans Calling music festival in Ocean City.
Scheduling ‘trick’ sends immigrants to DC for Baltimore hearings
The Washington location isn’t associated with any known immigration court.
