In the late hours of a Sunday evening in Baltimore, tragedy struck on East Monument Street, forever altering the lives of several families. On September 12, 2021, 20-year-old Davon Barnes, a male known to his loved ones as 'Peanut', was caught in a burst of gunfire that ended his life. The incident, which unfolded in the 3000 block of the street, was a triple shooting that also claimed the life of 22-year-old Abe Ludden and left a 15-year-old male wounded.
Barnes was a member of the
Baltimore Banners, a local hockey team, and was remembered by his coach as a kid with a big smile who loved flying down the ice. The loss was deeply felt by the team and The Tender Bridge, a non-profit organization that worked with both Barnes and Ludden. The coach expressed concern, noting that Barnes had been spending time in the area where the shooting occurred.
In the immediate aftermath, Baltimore police launched an investigation into the triple homicide. Authorities appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the apprehension of those responsible for the violent act that cut short two young lives.
As of the latest available reports, the shooting that resulted in the deaths of Davon Barnes and Abe Ludden remains unsolved. No suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been announced in connection with the case. The community continues to await answers and justice for the young men whose futures were tragically taken from them that night.
