On June 16, at approximately 12:53 p.m., officers with the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) responded to the 2500 block of West Lexington Street to investigate a ShotSpotter alert.
Upon arrival, officers observed 42-year-old Julius Tyrone Johnson suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds to his body. Medics transported the victim to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma, where he was pronounced deceased despite life-saving measures.
Homicide detectives responded and assumed control over this investigation.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was shot in the 200 block of North Warwick Avenue.
Anyone with information is urged to contact 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.
