BALTIMORE – Following a violent and protracted confrontation in the city’s historic docklands, Blax, leader of the Charm City Kings, has declared a temporary truce with the rival crew, the West Side Posse. The event, which unfolded late last night, has left several members injured and has raised serious questions about the escalating tensions gripping Baltimore’s underground basketball scene.

The showdown began around 11:30 PM near the old fishpacking warehouses, escalating quickly from a heated exchange of words to a full-blown physical brawl involving approximately twenty individuals from both crews. Witnesses reported a chaotic scene of improvised weapons – including pool cues, crowbars, and even a tire iron – being wielded as the two groups clashed. The Charm City Kings, known for their intricate streetball style and fiercely loyal following, initially appeared to be on the defensive, but a series of calculated maneuvers by Blax, including a brutal takedown of West Side Posse lieutenant “Razor” Ray, decisively shifted the momentum.

“He just… vanished,” recounted a shaken Marco, a bystander who filmed part of the altercation. “One minute Razor was coming at him, yelling about territory, and the next, Blax was on him, just… neutralized. Like a switch flipped. It was insane.”

While details remain sparse, authorities confirmed that three individuals from the West Side Posse were transported to Baltimore City Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No members of the Charm City Kings were immediately taken into custody.

The truce, declared by Blax shortly after the confrontation concluded, appears to be a temporary measure, driven largely by a desire to avoid further bloodshed. However, sources within the city’s underground basketball community suggest that the underlying issues – control of key courts, drug distribution routes, and ongoing disputes over territory – remain unresolved.

“It’s never really about the ball, is it?” commented local hustler and longtime observer, “Silas.” “It’s about who’s running the game. Blax bought himself some time, but this ain’t over. Not by a long shot.”

The Charm City Kings’ sudden shift in strategy has sparked speculation about potential alliances and betrayals within the city’s complex network of street crews. Law enforcement officials have stated they will be closely monitoring the situation, anticipating further developments in the coming days.