Police Identify Victim in Fatal Southwest District Shooting

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The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) identified 29-year-old Travon Benson as the victim of a fatal shooting. 

On Dec. 14 at approximately 8:11 p.m., Southwest District officers responded to the 200 block of N. Payson Street following a ShotSpotter alert.

Officers arrived on the scene and found Benson suffering from gunshot wounds. Medics pronounced him deceased on the scene.

Homicide detectives continue to investigate.