On June 6, 2022, a young Black/African American man named Anthony Reneal Matthews, who was 24 years old, lost his life to gun violence in Baltimore, Maryland. Known affectionately to his friends and family as "PJ," he was a graduate of Woodlawn Senior High School, class of 2016.
Born in Baltimore on September 17, 1998, PJ was remembered as someone who cherished his family.
He had rekindled a relationship with his high school sweetheart, and together they had a son, born on October 9, 2021, whom he adored. His interests included football, with a fondness for the Green Bay Packers and the Baltimore Ravens, and he also enjoyed watching Dragon Ball Z and playing video games, often with his young son by his side.
Details regarding the specific circumstances of the shooting, including the location and time of the incident, have not been made available in online sources. Furthermore, there is no publicly available information regarding any potential suspects or arrests in connection with the death of Anthony Matthews. The investigation into his death remains without any publicly reported updates.
