Police Investigating East Preston Street Murder

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On Jan. 26, at approximately 10:40 p.m., Baltimore Police Department officers responded to the 1200 block of East Preston Street to investigate a ShotSpotter alert.

Upon arrival, officers observed a 20-year-old Kareem Gee suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. Medics transported the victim to Johns Hopkins Hospital, where, despite life-saving measures, he was pronounced deceased.

Homicide detectives responded and assumed control over this investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Baltimore Police Department 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 submit an anonymous online text tip to Metro Crime Stoppers by visiting the MCS website.