On a cold February evening in Baltimore, Maryland, the life of a young man was tragically cut short. Tyjuan Keon Tates, a 19-year-old Black or African American male, died on February 16, 2022. Remembered as "Lil Baby" or "Uncle Lou" by those who knew and loved him, Tyjuan was a father, a brother, and a friend to many. He was on the cusp of a new chapter in his life, expecting to graduate from the American Trade School with a major in HVAC the following month.
Born in Baltimore on August
23, 2002, Tyjuan was educated in the city's public school system, ultimately graduating from Independence High School Local 1. He was a young man with a passion for music, often rapping and enjoying various tunes. He had a playful spirit, known for talking trash and sharing laughs with his family and friends. Above all, he cherished the time he spent with his daughter, as well as his nieces and nephews, and was regarded as a marvelous father and one of the best uncles anyone could ask for. He also worked at Always Cooking Best Crabs.
Details surrounding the specific circumstances of Tyjuan's death have not been made publicly available in online sources. Information regarding any potential police investigation, suspects, or arrests in connection with his passing is also not present in the available online information. His death left a void in the lives of his extensive family, including his fathers, daughter, siblings, and a host of other relatives and friends who continue to cherish his memory.
