Suspect in Custody After Man Killed in Northwest District Garage

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On Jan. 24, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Northwest District officers were dispatched to the 5200 block of Fairlawn Avenue to investigate a reported shooting inside a mechanic’s garage.

Upon arrival, Baltimore Police Department officers located 68-year-old Delroy Plummer suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene by medics.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was shot inside the office within the building. A person of interest has been taken into custody.

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.

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