In the afternoon hours of a Thursday in Baltimore, the life of James Ellerbe was tragically cut short. On December 10, 2020, in the 3000 block of East Madison Street, the 24-year-old Black male was shot. Police were alerted to the incident by a Shot Spotter notification at approximately 4:26 p.m.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered Ellerbe suffering from gunshot wounds. He was quickly transported to Johns Hopkins Hospital for medical attention.
Despite the efforts of medical professionals, James Ellerbe succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital.
Homicide detectives promptly took over the investigation into Ellerbe's death. However, the case has remained a difficult one for law enforcement. To date, there have been no reports of any arrests made in connection with the shooting, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The investigation into the murder of James Ellerbe is ongoing, and authorities continue to seek information from the public that may lead to a breakthrough in the case.
