On a Monday afternoon in Catonsville, Maryland, 39-year-old Alquamaar Royal was fatally shot. The incident occurred on December 12, 2022, in the 4400 block of Wilkens Avenue. Baltimore County police officers responded to the scene at approximately 5 p.m. where they discovered Mr. Royal with a gunshot wound to his upper body. He was pronounced dead at the location of the shooting.
Initial reports from authorities indicated that an investigation into the shooting was immediately launched.
Homicide detectives began processing the scene for evidence and seeking information from the public. At the time, no details regarding a potential suspect or suspects, or a motive for the shooting were released. Law enforcement officials appealed to the community for assistance, asking anyone with information to come forward to aid in their ongoing investigation. To date, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with the death of Alquamaar Royal. The case remains an active investigation.
