In the fading daylight hours of a Tuesday in Baltimore, tragedy struck on North Monroe Street, forever altering the lives connected to Reginald Coles. On September 18, 2018, the 25-year-old Black male was found at approximately 10:57 a.m. in the 1600 block of the street, suffering from gunshot wounds. His life was cut short by the violence that unfolded on that late summer morning.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but despite their efforts, Coles succumbed to his injuries.
The cause of his death was officially determined to be a shooting. He was a man loved by many, as remembered by those who knew him, leaving behind a grieving family and community.
In the years that have passed since Reginald Coles's death, there have been no publicly available reports regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with his killing. The investigation into his death remains without a publicly announced resolution. His case is one of many that have contributed to the ongoing narrative of gun violence in the city of Baltimore, leaving a family to mourn and a community to wonder when, or if, justice will be served.
