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Detective Marcellus Ward, a 36-year-old officer with the Baltimore City Police Department, tragically lost his life on December 3, 1984, while working on an undercover assignment. Detective Ward was part of a specialized task force within the Drug Enforcement Administration's Baltimore District Office. On the day of his death, he was involved in a high-risk operation aimed at arresting a heroin dealer at 1829 Frederick Avenue. During the operation, a shootout ensued, resulting in Detective Ward ...Read More
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Marcellus Ward
Male
Black / African American
Baltimore
MD
1984-12-03
36
Marcellus
Ward
11/13/2025
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It's hard not to feel a deep sense of loss when thinking about Detective Marcellus Ward and his ulti... ...Read More
11/14/2023
11/14/2023
Just came across the case of Detective Marcellus Ward, and I can't stop thinking about the impact hi... ...Read More
09/23/2023
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