A celebrated figure in the Baltimore community, 34-year-old Gerald Brown, was shot and killed on Friday, June 7, 2019. The shooting occurred around 8 p.m. in the 3700 block of West Forest Park Avenue in Northwest Baltimore. Brown was a former basketball standout at Frederick Douglass High School and Loyola University Maryland, and was also known for his work as a comedian under the name 'Geesongz'.
He was a father of three.
Friends and family remember Brown as a community leader and a positive influence who used his platform to bring laughter and support to others. He was known for his viral videos and his efforts to help the homeless. His death was a shock to the community, with friends describing him as someone who did not have problems with anyone. His loved ones believe his killing was a senseless act of violence that took a 'bright light' from the city.
Baltimore police have stated they believe Gerald Brown was targeted in the shooting. He was shot multiple times and died at a local hospital. Despite the belief that this was a targeted attack, a motive for the murder has not been released. The investigation into his death remains open, and at the time of the reports, no suspects had been identified and no arrests had been made. Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the killer, with a reward being offered for tips.
