In the autumn of 2017, the life of 39-year-old Charles Hamilton was tragically cut short in a burst of violence that also claimed the life of another man. On the evening of Tuesday, September 26, a quadruple shooting erupted in Northeast Baltimore, leaving two men dead and two others wounded. Charles Hamilton, a male resident of Baltimore, was identified as one of the deceased victims.
The incident unfolded in a wave of gunfire that shattered the night, drawing a swift response from city
detectives. Alongside Hamilton, 42-year-old Angelo West also lost his life in the attack. The shooting was part of a particularly violent period in the city, which saw a record number of homicides that year. In the immediate aftermath, police canvassed the area, searching for clues and appealing to the public for any information that might lead to the apprehension of those responsible.
In the years that have passed since the deadly shooting, there has been a notable silence regarding any significant breakthroughs in the case. News reports from the time of the incident detailed the initial investigation, but subsequent information about any arrests made or suspects identified in the murders of Charles Hamilton and Angelo West has not been publicly released. The case is one of many unsolved homicides that continue to cast a shadow over the city, a painful reminder of a night of violence that claimed two lives and left a community searching for answers and justice that have yet to come. The investigation into the quadruple shooting remains open, another chapter in the city's ongoing struggle with violent crime.
