In the early hours of a Wednesday in Baltimore, the life of Elisha Stratton, a 32-year-old Black / African American male, was cut short by gunfire. On July 5, 2017, police were called to the 2400 block of Loyola Northway in the Central Park Heights neighborhood. Responding to a report of a shooting, officers arrived to find a scene of violence under the cover of darkness.
There, they discovered Elisha Stratton suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The initial investigation suggests the shooting occurred around 12:30 a.m. Medical personnel transported him to a local hospital in an attempt to save his life. Despite their efforts, Stratton was pronounced dead by doctors shortly after his arrival.
The Baltimore Police Department's homicide unit took charge of the investigation into Stratton's death. However, details regarding a motive for the shooting have not been released to the public. As of now, there has been no information made available regarding any potential suspects in the case.
Consequently, no arrests have been announced in connection with the murder of Elisha Stratton. The case remains unresolved, and the circumstances leading to the fatal shooting are not publicly known. The investigation continues, leaving a void of information and a lack of closure for those who knew him.