In the early morning hours of June 6, 2013, the body of 33-year-old Eric Henderson was discovered in an open field in Baltimore, Maryland. An African-American man, Henderson was found near a post office and the Cold Stream Recreation Center, located in the 3000 block of Homewood Avenue. The cause of his death was a single gunshot wound to the head, and paramedics who responded to the scene were unable to save him. He was pronounced dead at approximately 7:11 a.m.
The discovery of Henderson's body in a residential and recreational area was a jarring event for the local community. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, details regarding a motive or any potential suspects were not released to the public. The Baltimore police launched an investigation into the homicide.
Despite the authorities' efforts, the investigation into Eric Henderson's murder appears to have faced significant challenges. Publicly available information and news reports have not provided any updates on the identification of suspects or any arrests made in connection with the case. The circumstances surrounding his death, including who was responsible and the reasons behind the fatal shooting, remain unsolved.