Man Killed in Early Morning Robbery on Lawrence St. in Locust Point

An early morning homicide occurred in Locust Point along the border of the Riverside neighborhood. From Baltimore Police Department (BPD):

Southern District Homicide Investigation

On November 14, 2017 at approximately 1:15 a.m., officers responded to the rear of the Royal Farms Store, located in the 400 block of Lawrence Street, for a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located a 41 year-old male who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the stomach. That victim was transported to Shock Trauma where, despite doctor’s efforts, the victim died from his injuries.

Homicide detectives are investigating this murder. Preliminary investigation revealed the victim was inside the Royal Farms Store, purchasing miscellaneous items. The victim walked out of the store and was shot shortly thereafter.

Anyone with information regarding this murder is asked to call detectives at (410) 396-2100, call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP, or text a tip to (443) 902-4824.

From BPD Commissioner Kevin Davis (via the The Baltimore Sun):

“Our shooter, who we believe was also a customer, was accompanied by two other people,” Davis said at the scene. “They followed the victim around the side of the Royal Farms. He announced a robbery, displayed a firearm. The victim resisted the robbery, and the shooter shot and killed our victim.”

Commissioner Davis also noted in the article that BPD is working with adjacent Anthem House to gather surveillance, and is hoping to release video footage by noon.

This is the second homicide on the South Baltimore Peninsula in 2017; the other occurred on the 100 block of W. Hamburg St. in Sharp-Leadenhall on March 11th. BPD is also investigating the July 25th death of a man who was assaulted on the unit block of E. Cross St. in Federal Hill.

The South Baltimore Peninsula had no homicides in 2016 or 2015. This is the first homicide in Locust Point since 2010.

Homicides on the South Baltimore Peninsula since 2007:

• SBNA had one in 2014
• Sharp-Leadenhall had one each year in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2017
• Federal Hill had two in 2008
• Locust Point had one in 2010

Last week more than 250 area residents attended the South Baltimore/Riverside Public Safety Walk with Commissioner Davis. Interest in the event was high following four robberies on Halloween night involving eight victims.

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