On a Saturday night in November 2013, David Henry Porter’s life was tragically cut short inside a northeast Baltimore barbershop. The 42-year-old man was shot multiple times in the head and neck at approximately 10:30 p.m. on November 9th, in the 4400 block of Frankford Avenue.
In the aftermath of the shooting, Baltimore City police launched an investigation and turned to the public for assistance. They released surveillance video that captured a suspect just moments before the fatal encounter. Law enforcement officials stated that the individual seen in the video was the shooter and should be considered armed and dangerous as he remained at large.
David, who was born on July 17, 1971, and raised in Baltimore, was affectionately known as “Muppy” by his mother, a nickname that was widely used by his family and friends. He was a graduate of Frederick Douglas High School and was remembered for his creative side, which he expressed through writing poetry. He had an interest in design and how things fit together, and at one point, he utilized his friendly personality as a used car salesman.
Remembered as a peacemaker, David was known for putting others before himself and had the ability to turn enemies into friends. He was a loving father to his daughter and son. His family, including his mother, whom he lovingly called his queen, and his only brother, Sean, with whom he shared an inseparable bond, were left to cherish his memory.
