In the winter of 2019, the life of a young Baltimore man was tragically cut short. Darius Davenport, a 20-year-old Black/African American male, was shot and killed on Thursday, February 21, 2019. The incident unfolded in the 1000 block of North Calvert Street, where he was discovered inside a vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite being rushed to a local hospital, Davenport succumbed to his injuries.
The initial investigation into the homicide suggested that the shooting
stemmed from a dispute. For over two years, the case remained under investigation as authorities worked to bring justice for Davenport and his family. The breakthrough came on July 12, 2021, when detectives from the Warrant Apprehension Felony Squad apprehended a suspect.
Darius Solomon, who was 24 years old at the time of his arrest, was taken into custody without incident in the 2300 block of East Monument Street. Following his apprehension, Solomon was formally charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Darius Davenport. He was then transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility to await legal proceedings. The arrest marked a significant development in the investigation, offering a measure of hope for resolution to those mourning the loss of a young life.
