In the early hours of August 20, 2014, violence shattered the quiet of a Baltimore street, claiming the life of Robert Lee Woods. That night, officers responded to a report of a shooting near West 20th Street around 2 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered a man lying unresponsive in the street, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but his injuries proved to be fatal, and he was pronounced dead.
The victim was identified as 34-year-old Robert Lee Woods,
an African-American male known to some by the nickname 'Duke'. Woods resided on the unit block of Bruce Street in Baltimore. Homicide detectives immediately began an investigation into the shooting.
Despite their efforts, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Robert Lee Woods. In the years following his death, his case has remained unsolved, becoming one of Baltimore's cold cases. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects in the shooting. The investigation remains open, and police have encouraged anyone with information to come forward.
