In the late hours of January 15, 2023, violence erupted on a street in West Baltimore, forever altering the lives of a local family. Kwantez Charles Henson, a 23-year-old Black/African American male, was in the 2800 block of Edmondson Avenue when gunfire broke the night's quiet at approximately 10:24 p.m. Officers from the Baltimore Police Department were dispatched to the scene after receiving multiple ShotSpotter alerts, where they discovered a grim scenario.
Upon their arrival, police
found Kwantez suffering from devastating gunshot wounds to his head and neck. A second man, aged 52, was also found at the scene with a gunshot wound to his leg; his injuries were considered non-life-threatening. Both men were immediately transported for medical care. Kwantez was taken to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in critical condition. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead in the early morning hours of January 16, 2023.
The investigation into the double shooting and subsequent homicide was taken over by Western District shooting detectives. To date, authorities have not publicly identified any suspects in connection with the shooting, and no arrests have been announced. The case remains an active investigation. Law enforcement has urged the public for assistance, asking anyone with information regarding the incident to contact detectives or to leave an anonymous tip with Metro Crime Stoppers.
