In the North Baltimore neighborhood, on the evening of January 30, 2026, a burst of gunfire shattered the night's quiet, leaving a 40-year-old Black man, Michael Ramseur, dead. The shooting, which occurred on the 500 block of Sheridan Avenue, also left another individual, a 36-year-old man, wounded.
Officers from the Baltimore Police Department responded to the scene at approximately 9:02 p.m. to find Mr. Ramseur suffering from a fatal gunshot wound.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The second victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Homicide detectives were called to the scene and have taken charge of the investigation into the double shooting. As of now, the Baltimore Police Department has not released any information regarding a possible motive for the shooting. There have been no announcements of any arrests made in connection with the case, and no suspects have been publicly identified.
The investigation into the death of Michael Ramseur is ongoing. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward to assist them in their efforts to bring those responsible to justice. The community is left to mourn the loss of one of its members as they await further developments in this tragic case.
