Homicide Investigation Underway in Southern District

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On Aug. 1, at approximately 4:44 p.m., Southern District patrol officers with the Baltimore Police Department responded to the 4800 block of Pennington Avenue to investigate the discharging of a firearm.

Once at the location, officers located 38-year-old Darrell Oliver victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the upper body. A Baltimore City Fire Department medic pronounced Oliver deceased at the scene.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Baltimore Police Department Homicide detectives 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.