In the evening chill of January 13, 2021, the life of 30-year-old Terrell Scott was tragically cut short in Baltimore, Maryland. Around 8:25 p.m., his body was discovered at 3500 W Garrison Ave, the victim of a fatal shooting. The incident sent ripples of shock through the local community and spurred an immediate and thorough investigation by the Baltimore Police Department.
Homicide detectives worked diligently, interviewing witnesses and meticulously gathering evidence from the crime scene in an effort to piece together the events that led to the death of the male victim.
The investigation uncovered that an altercation had preceded the deadly shooting. This crucial information ultimately led authorities to identify a suspect in the months that followed. Avar Cornell Tunstall, an 18-year-old, was pinpointed as the individual responsible for Terrell Scott's murder. His arrest brought a significant development in a case that had left a family grieving and a community searching for answers.
Avar Cornell Tunstall was subsequently charged with first-degree murder and two handgun offenses. The ensuing trial brought the heart-wrenching details of the case into a courtroom setting. The prosecution put forth the argument that Tunstall, who they described as a crack dealer, had shot Scott in a violent act to safeguard his territory. Conversely, the defense contended that the shooting was an act of self-defense, claiming that Scott had approached Tunstall with a knife, instigating the fatal confrontation. After careful consideration of the evidence and testimony from both sides, the jury found Avar Cornell Tunstall guilty of first-degree murder. The verdict was delivered in a courtroom filled with the families of both Terrell Scott and Tunstall. Following the conviction, prosecutors announced their intention to seek a sentence of life without parole for Tunstall, with the formal sentencing scheduled for October 6, 2021.
