On a summer evening in Baltimore, the life of Shammah Kishawn Wake was tragically cut short. On July 15, 2023, the 40-year-old Black male, known to some as '40,' was found shot to death in the 2800 block of Boarman Avenue. The call came in at 9:26 p.m., a time when the city was settling into the rhythms of a Saturday night, but for Wake, it was the end.
Born on April 17, 1983, Shammah Wake was a son to Madlyn and Michael, and a father to a beloved son of his own.
His death left a void in the lives of his family, who held a viewing and a homegoing service for him in the days that followed his untimely passing.
The investigation into Wake's murder has stretched on, leaving his family with unanswered questions and a community searching for justice. As time passed, his case grew cold. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with his killing. The case of who murdered Shammah Wake remains unsolved.
In an effort to bring closure to his loved ones, Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland has offered a reward for information. A sum of $8,000 is available to anyone who can provide details that lead to the arrest and charging of the individual or individuals responsible for his death. The hope is that this incentive will encourage someone to come forward and break the silence that has surrounded this case for too long.
