In the late hours of a Saturday in Baltimore, the night was shattered by gunfire that claimed the lives of two people. On June 22, 2013, just before midnight, 20-year-old Gervontae Burgess, an African-American male, was seated in a car on the 1400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue. Accompanying him was 49-year-old Joyce Allston.
The sudden eruption of violence left both Burgess and Allston with critical gunshot wounds.
Central District police officers responded to the scene and the two victims were rushed to area hospitals for medical attention. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, both Gervontae Burgess and Joyce Allston succumbed to their injuries and were pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Online sources available do not contain information regarding any arrests or identified suspects in connection with the double homicide of Gervontae Burgess and Joyce Allston. The case's current status, including whether any individuals were ever charged or convicted, is not detailed in the publicly accessible information.
