On the evening of April 24, 2016, a burst of gunfire shattered the calm in the 1400 block of East Fayette Street in Baltimore, Maryland, claiming the life of 23-year-old Demetrius Little. A male resident of the city, Little was reportedly leaving an Exxon gas station convenience store at approximately 7:17 p.m. when he was suddenly confronted by two unidentified men.
In a desperate attempt to escape, Little turned and fled from his assailants. The two gunmen gave chase, opening fire and striking him multiple times. Despite his efforts to seek safety, Little collapsed a short distance away in the 200 block of Douglas Court. Emergency services were called to the scene, and he was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Tragically, the severity of his injuries proved to be overwhelming, and he was pronounced dead by hospital staff.
In the wake of the shooting, the Baltimore Police Department launched a homicide investigation. Authorities released surveillance footage that captured images of the two suspects, appealing to the public for any information that could lead to their identification and capture. The grainy video showed the two men wanted in connection with the fatal shooting.
Despite the circulation of the surveillance footage and the ongoing investigation, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made in the case. The identities of the two gunmen who pursued and killed Demetrius Little remain unknown, and no suspects have been officially named or charged in connection with his death. The case is believed to remain an open and unsolved homicide, leaving a family and community searching for answers and justice for a life cut short by violence.
