In the Pigtown neighborhood of South Baltimore, the late afternoon of October 15, 2025, was shattered by the sound of gunfire. On the 500 block of Callendar Street, a narrow residential lane, 29-year-old Darrius Hines, a Black male, was shot multiple times in his upper body. Police were called to the scene at approximately 4:15 p.m. for reports of the shooting. When they arrived, they found Hines suffering from his wounds.
Medics pronounced him deceased at the scene.
The block was quickly cordoned off with police tape as homicide detectives began their investigation, canvassing the area and speaking to potential witnesses. Neighbors were left to watch as the crime scene unfolded on their street. In the days that followed, the Baltimore Police Department publicly identified Darrius Hines as the victim of the fatal shooting.
As of the latest reports, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Darrius Hines, and authorities have not released any description of a suspect or suspects. The investigation remains ongoing, and detectives have appealed to the public for any information that might lead to an arrest. A reward of up to $8,000 has been offered for tips that lead to felony charges and an arrest in the case. His death is listed among the city's homicides for that year, a stark reminder of the gun violence that continues to affect Baltimore.
