On a Wednesday afternoon, October 30, 2019, tragedy struck in Glen Burnie, Maryland, forever altering the lives of the family and friends of Andre Lee Garrett. The 39-year-old male was on a break from his job at a senior care and rehabilitation facility on Hospital Drive. At approximately 3:09 p.m., in what should have been a moment of respite, he was shot. First responders and police officers arrived to find him being treated for his injuries.
He was rushed to the nearby Baltimore Washington Medical Center, but tragically, he succumbed to his wounds.
The Anne Arundel County Police Department immediately launched a homicide investigation into Garrett's death. Detectives began to piece together the events of that afternoon, interviewing multiple witnesses and collecting evidence from the scene. It is believed that the shooting may have been a targeted incident. A witness reported seeing Garrett speaking with a man just before the sound of gunfire erupted. The suspect was described as an African-American male, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall with a thin build. He was reportedly wearing a dark-colored T-shirt and a hat. Some reports added that he had on a long-sleeved white shirt under the dark T-shirt and had wavy, shoulder-length hair. After the shooting, the suspect is believed to have walked away from the area and may have gotten into a silver car that was parked in a nearby lot before driving away.
In the years that have followed, the investigation into Andre Lee Garrett's murder has remained active. Despite the efforts of law enforcement and pleas to the public for information, no arrests have been made in the case. The suspect remains at large, and the motive behind the shooting is still unclear. In an effort to generate new leads, the Anne Arundel County Police Department has offered a $10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Garrett's death. His case stands as a painful, unsolved chapter for his loved ones and the Glen Burnie community.
