In the autumn of 2017, a life was tragically cut short on a street in Baltimore. Mark Grant, a 50-year-old man, became the victim of a fatal shooting on November 21st in the 3800 block of Oakford Avenue. The incident left the community searching for answers and a suspect at large. For months, the investigation into Grant's death continued as authorities worked to piece together the events of that day and identify the person responsible for the violence.
The breakthrough in the case came in the spring of the following year. On April 10, 2018, the Baltimore police arrested 47-year-old Garrett Smith. Following his arrest, Smith was charged with the first-degree murder of Mark Grant. The arrest brought a sense of progress to the investigation, pointing to a specific individual being held accountable for Grant's death. The case then moved towards the judicial process to determine the guilt or innocence of the accused.
