In the late hours of a spring evening in Baltimore, tragedy struck, leaving a family and community to mourn the loss of one of their own. Shelton Price, a 33-year-old Black man, was found suffering from a gunshot wound on May 19, 2024. The incident occurred around 11:21 p.m. in the 3000 block of Mayfield Avenue.
Police officers from the Eastern District responded to a report of a shooting and discovered Mr. Price at the scene.
He was immediately transported by medics to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Shelton Price succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
The Baltimore Police Department's Homicide detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting. At this time, no information regarding any potential suspects or arrests has been released to the public. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to piece together the events that led to this untimely death. Anyone with information is encouraged to come forward to assist law enforcement in their inquiry.