In the afternoon hours of a Thursday in November 2018, the life of 29-year-old Lavern Smalls, a male resident of Baltimore, Maryland, was tragically cut short. On November 8th, police were called to the 4900 block of Williston Street in the southwestern part of the city at approximately 1:29 p.m. for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered Smalls suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical services were dispatched to the scene, and Smalls was quickly transported to
a local hospital for treatment. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he ultimately succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The incident was ruled a homicide, adding to the city's growing count of violent deaths for the year.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, Baltimore Police detectives began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Smalls' death. They canvassed the neighborhood for potential witnesses and appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the apprehension of the person or persons responsible for the fatal shooting. A call for tips was made through the metro crime stoppers hotline.
As of the latest available information, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made in connection with the murder of Lavern Smalls. Details about a potential suspect or suspects have not been released by law enforcement officials. The investigation into his death remains open, one of many unsolved homicides that continue to trouble the city of Baltimore.
