A 60-year-old Black male, Keith Garrett, was found dead in his Northeast Baltimore home on July 12, 2025, in what has been determined to be a homicide. A concerned relative requested a wellness check, leading police to his residence in the 2800 block of Chesterfield Avenue, not far from Lake Montebello. Upon arrival, officers discovered Mr. Garrett unresponsive.
The medical examiner later concluded that the cause of death was blunt force trauma.
Investigators are exploring robbery as a possible motive, as the victim's brother, Tommy Garrett, mentioned that items were missing from the home. He described his brother as a caring and generous person who would have willingly given anything to his assailant, making the violent nature of the crime particularly shocking to the family.
Keith Garrett was a respected figure, a retired teacher with multiple degrees, including from Johns Hopkins University. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served as a sergeant and intelligence officer before being honorably discharged in the late 1980s. He was an animal lover and had been a resident of his Northeast Baltimore home for over three decades.
As of the latest available reports, Baltimore police have not released any information regarding potential suspects, and no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Keith Garrett. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward.
