In the winter of 2012, the life of Gregory Kearney Jr., a 28-year-old male, was cut short in a violent encounter on the streets of Baltimore. On the evening of February 6th, Kearney was shot multiple times near the intersection of East Preston and Ensor Streets. The young man was rushed to a nearby hospital, but his injuries proved to be fatal, and he was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival.
The death of Gregory Kearney Jr. was officially ruled a homicide, prompting an investigation by city police. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, law enforcement officials reported that they had not yet made any arrests in connection with the case and had not publicly identified any suspects. The motive for the shooting was not immediately clear as detectives began their work to piece together the events that led to the fatal incident.
His obituary described his passing as a 'tragic death.' He was remembered as a true friend and a devoted family man who made numerous friends wherever he went and was sincerely missed by all who knew him. He was the son of Gregory L. Kearney Sr. and Angela Chambers Harris. The available information regarding the investigation does not indicate that any arrests were ever made or that any suspects were publicly named in the years that followed his death.
