In the midst of a violent week in Baltimore, 26-year-old Dashon D. Houston, a Black male, lost his life to gun violence on Sunday, March 19, 2017. The shooting occurred in the Eastern District of the city, adding to a growing homicide count that year.
Details surrounding the specific circumstances of the shooting that claimed Houston's life are not readily available in public records.
Information regarding any potential suspects or arrests in connection with his murder has not been released by authorities. The case remains one of many unsolved homicides that have affected the city.
Born on July 11, 1990, Dashon was a native of Baltimore. Remembered by those who knew him, his sudden death was a shock to his family and friends. His name is included in the sad tally of lives lost to violence in Baltimore during 2017, a year that saw a significant number of homicides. To date, there has been no public announcement of a resolution or any charges filed in his death.