Western District Detectives Open Investigation into Pennsylvania Avenue Shooting Homicide

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By Baltimore Witness staff - July 12, 2023
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

On July 11, at approximately 2:41 a.m., officers responded to the 1800 block of Pennsylvania Avenue to investigate a ShotSpotter alert.

Upon arrival, officers observed an unresponsive Jonathan Williams suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound to his head. Medics responded and pronounced Williams, 37, deceased on the scene.

Homicide detectives responded and assumed control over this investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Western District homicide detectives with the Baltimore Police Department at 410-396-2100.

Those who wish to remain anonymous can utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP or submit an online text tip to Metro Crime Stoppers by visiting the MCS website.

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