In the early morning hours of a cold Saturday in late autumn, the life of Thomas Edward Burrell, a 36-year-old Black man from Baltimore, Maryland, came to a violent end. On November 30, 2013, Burrell was found shot in the back near the Brooklyn neighborhood of South Baltimore. Initially discovered without any identification, he was later identified as Thomas E. Burrell.
His death was classified as a homicide, adding to the city's grim tally of violence for the year. The shooting occurred at 1000 East Patapsco Avenue. Beyond the initial reports of his death, details about the circumstances leading to the shooting are scarce in publicly available records.
Information regarding any suspects or arrests in connection with the murder of Thomas Edward Burrell has not been made available in online sources. The investigation into his death remains without a publicly reported resolution, and it is unclear if any individuals were ever charged or brought to trial for his killing. Public records indicate that Burrell himself had a history with the justice system, having been found guilty of murder in 1997.
