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Southwest District Detectives Launch Homicide Investigation Following Shooting on Wellesley Street

On Aug. 30, at approximately 10:26 p.m., officers responded to the 500 block of Wellesley Street to investigate a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers observed 26-year-old Thomas Bekele unresponsive suffering from numerous life-threatening gunshot wounds. Medics arrived and pronounced the victim deceased on the scene.

Homicide detectives with the Baltimore Police Department responded and assumed control over this investigation.

Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100.

Those who wish to remain anonymous may 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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