Baltimore stays under 300 killings for first time in years. It’s little comfort for families whose ‘light was snatched.’

Jan. 1—By Darcy Costello — dcostello@baltsun.com — Baltimore Sun PUBLISHED:January 1, 2024 at 3:51 p.m.| UPDATED:January 1, 2024 at 4:52 p.m. Krystal Gonzalez was preparing for an event recently when she opened one of her daughter's journals to a page of self-affirmations written out by Aaliyah. I am important. I communicate clearly and effectively. I am not afraid to speak my mind and do it …