North Decker Avenue Shooting Victim Pronounced Dead

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On Aug. 18, at approximately 4:11 p.m., Eastern District officers responded to the 1400 block of North Decker Avenue in reference to a call for a reported shooting. 

Once there, Baltimore Police Department officers located 26-year-old Donell Bristol suffering from gunshot wounds. Medics responded and transported the victim to an area hospital. Despite life-saving measures, the victim was pronounced deceased. 

Homicide detectives responded and assumed control over the investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Homicide detectives, at 410-396-2100.

Those who wish to remain anonymous may utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line, at 1-866-7LOCKUP.  You may also anonymously text a tip by visiting the Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland website.

Update: As of Aug. 23, BPD has determined Bristol’s gunshot wounds were self-inflicted. This case has been removed from the department’s homicide statistics.