On a summer evening in Baltimore, Maryland, tragedy struck the community. On July 13, 2021, a 34-year-old Black male named Delante Laboo was shot and killed. The incident occurred at approximately 11:03 p.m. in the 1500 block of Cypress Street.
Reports indicate that the fatal event was a double shooting, though details about the second individual involved have not been widely publicized. Mr. Laboo's death was one of many acts of gun violence that plagued the city that year.
Emergency services responded to the scene, but Mr. Laboo succumbed to his injuries.
Despite the passage of time, information regarding any arrests or the identification of a suspect or suspects in the killing of Delante Laboo has not been made publicly available. The investigation into his death remains one of the many unsolved homicide cases in Baltimore. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and a potential motive have not been released by law enforcement officials. The case remains open, leaving a family and community searching for answers and justice.
