In the late evening hours of a Saturday in March 2012, the sound of gunshots shattered the night on the 800 block of W. Fayette Street in Baltimore. Responding to the alarming noise, a mother made a discovery that would forever alter her life. She found her 18-year-old son, Roderick Burden, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his head and torso.
Emergency services were called, and the young man was rushed to the Shock Trauma Center.
Despite the efforts of medical professionals, Roderick Burden succumbed to his severe injuries and was pronounced dead. The Baltimore Police were immediately notified and began an investigation into the homicide.
In the initial stages of their investigation, the police began a search for the person or persons responsible for the fatal shooting. They appealed to the public for any information that might lead to an arrest in the case. However, details regarding a specific suspect or any subsequent arrests were not made available in the immediate aftermath of the incident. The investigation into the death of Roderick Burden was launched, leaving a family to grapple with their sudden and tragic loss.
