In the spring of 2017, a weekend in Baltimore was marked by violence that left three men dead in separate shootings. Among them was Larry L. Lawson Jr., a 29-year-old man who lost his life on the evening of Saturday, April 29th. The incident that claimed his life unfolded around 10:15 p.m. when police were called to the intersection of Baltimore and Carey Streets for a report of a shooting.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered 18-year-old Steven Jackson suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Just a short distance away, around the corner on Stockton Street, they found Larry Lawson. He had been shot in the abdomen. Both men were rushed to a local trauma center, but their injuries proved to be fatal, and they were pronounced dead shortly after arriving.
Lawson, born on October 27, 1987, was a resident of Baltimore. His death was part of a violent 12-hour period in the city. The investigation into the double homicide was initiated by the Baltimore Police Department.
Despite the initial investigation and news reports at the time of the incident, there have been no subsequent public announcements regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in the shooting deaths of Larry Lawson Jr. and Steven Jackson. The case, like many others, became a part of the city's grim statistics on gun violence. The loss of the two young men left a lasting impact on their families and the community, a stark reminder of the persistent issue of violence in the city.
