On a late summer evening in Baltimore, tragedy struck in the Violetville neighborhood. On Friday, August 21, 2020, the sound of gunfire shattered the night in the 3400 block of Violetville Lane. When police responded to a call for a shooting at approximately 10:13 p.m., they discovered a grim scene. Two men were found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Among the victims was 20-year-old Khaliq Bennett. Emergency medical services arrived and transported both men to a local hospital.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Khaliq Bennett succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. Information regarding the condition of the second man, who was also a victim of the double shooting, has not been publicly released.
In the aftermath of the shooting, Baltimore Police detectives began an investigation into the homicide. Authorities urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact the detectives or to provide anonymous tips through Metro Crime Stoppers. However, details regarding a potential suspect or suspects, or a motive for the shooting, have not been made available to the public.
To date, there have been no announcements of any arrests or charges filed in connection with the death of Khaliq Bennett. The case remains one of the many unsolved homicides in the city of Baltimore, leaving a family to mourn and a community searching for answers. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting is ongoing.
