1 Stable, 1 Killed in Southwest District Homicide Investigation

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The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) announced a homicide investigation in the Southwest District.

On Dec. 16, at approximately 6:08 p.m., Southwest District patrol officers responded to the 1200 block of West Baltimore Street to investigate several ShotSpotter alerts.

Upon arrival, officers located two victims. Ricky Forehand, 44, was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the body. Forehand was transported to an area hospital and pronounced deceased by hospital staff.

An unnamed 45-year-old male victim was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the body. This victim was transported to an area hospital and is listed in stable condition.