On the evening of March 28, 2018, a Black/African American male by the name of Derrick Jefferson, age 52, was fatally shot in Baltimore, Maryland. The incident occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m. in the 1700 block of North Payson Street. Jefferson, a former U.S. Marine who was working as a cab driver, was found with gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Homicide investigators from the Baltimore Police Department were called to investigate the shooting.
In the immediate aftermath, authorities appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the individual or individuals responsible for Mr. Jefferson's death. Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland offered a cash reward for any tips that would result in an arrest and charges being filed in the case.
Despite the ongoing investigation and the plea for public assistance, there have been no reports of any arrests or the identification of any suspects in the murder of Derrick Jefferson. The case remains an unsolved homicide. Information regarding any potential motive for the shooting has not been released to the public. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death continues.
