In the late afternoon of September 9, 2023, a grim discovery was made in a wooded area in Baltimore, Maryland. The body of 19-year-old Jeffry Castellanos Figueroa, a Hispanic male, was found at the rear of the 6100 block of Bowleys Lane.
Officers responded to a call for a body in the woods at approximately 4:38 p.m. Upon their arrival, they located Figueroa's body, which showed signs of trauma.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner was called to the scene and, following an autopsy, determined that the teenager's death was a homicide caused by a shooting.
Homicide detectives with the Baltimore Police Department have taken charge of the ongoing investigation. At this time, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been announced in connection with the murder of Jeffry Castellanos Figueroa. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the case to come forward and contact the homicide division or Metro Crime Stoppers.
