In the early hours of a Saturday morning in Federal Hill, a 24-year-old man named Ernest Wilson III was fatally shot. The incident occurred around 2:44 a.m. in the 1100 block of South Charles Street. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Wilson with multiple gunshot wounds to his body. He was quickly transported to a nearby hospital, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into Wilson's death is ongoing, and homicide detectives are actively seeking information from the public. Anyone with knowledge of the shooting is encouraged to contact the homicide division at 410-396-2100. For those who wish to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted through the Metro Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-866-7Lockup. The police have not yet released information regarding any suspects or arrests in connection with this case.
