On the evening of December 7, 2019, a burst of gunfire shattered the night in Baltimore, Maryland, leaving a 42-year-old, Black / African American man, Purnell Murphy, dead. The fatal encounter unfolded at approximately 8:01 p.m. in the 1100 block of East North Avenue. When the shooting ceased, Murphy had been fatally wounded in what was part of a double shooting incident that also resulted in a woman suffering a graze wound.
The Baltimore Police Department launched an investigation into
the homicide, canvassing the area for evidence and seeking information from the public. Despite their efforts, the case has remained unsolved. As of the latest available updates, no arrests have been made in connection with Purnell Murphy's murder, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The investigation into his death remains open as authorities continue to seek leads to bring his killer or killers to justice.
