On a summer evening in Baltimore, tragedy struck on the 5300 block of Frankford Avenue. Davonta Lamont Powell, a 21-year-old Black male, was found at approximately 7:55 p.m. on June 26, 2022, suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. The incident, which unfolded near a shopping center in Northeast Baltimore, was a triple shooting that also claimed the life of 26-year-old Dametrius Johnson and left a 28-year-old woman injured.
Baltimore Police officers were in the vicinity of Frankford Avenue
and Sinclair Lane when they heard the sound of gunfire. Rushing to the scene, they discovered the three victims. Mr. Powell was pronounced dead at the location. Mr. Johnson was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The female victim was also taken to a hospital for treatment of her injuries.
The Baltimore Police Department's homicide unit has been actively investigating the deadly shooting. However, authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or disclosed a possible motive for the attack. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with the deaths of Davonta Lamont Powell and Dametrius Johnson.
The investigation into the triple shooting remains ongoing. Law enforcement officials have urged anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward and contact homicide detectives or Metro Crime Stoppers. The case continues to be an open investigation, leaving a community searching for answers and justice for the victims.
