In the spring of 2018, the life of 19-year-old Diamante Izrel Howard was cut tragically short in Baltimore, Maryland. On Saturday, April 21, 2018, Howard was the victim of a fatal shooting, a violent end to a young life that held promise and was cherished by those who knew him.
Remembered as a loving and respectful young man who was protective of his loved ones, Diamante was known by the nickname '20 Diesel.' He had attended Graceland Park and City Neighbor High School.
His family and friends recall a young man full of life and ambition.
Details regarding the investigation into Diamante Izrel Howard's death, including any information about potential suspects or arrests, have not been made publicly available in the online sources reviewed. The case is part of the somber statistics of gun violence that plagued the city. While the immediate aftermath of the shooting was reported, law enforcement has not released subsequent information concerning any resolution or progress in bringing those responsible to justice. The absence of this information leaves a void in the narrative of his untimely death, a story that for now, lacks a final chapter of earthly justice.