Central District Murder Arrests

On March 16, 2023 at approximately 6 a.m., members of the Warrant Apprehension Task Force arrested a 16-year-old male at a residence in the 5700 block of Radecke Avenue.

On March 31, 2023, at approximately 5 a.m., members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force (CARFTF) arrested a second suspect, a 15-year-old male, in a residence in the 3700 block of Campfield Road in Baltimore County.

Investigators believe that both suspects shot 23-year-old Mya Morton on January 28, 2023, in the 1700 block of Pennsylvania Avenue at Laurens Street.

Detectives transported both suspects to the Central Booking Intake Facility where they have been charged with two counts of 1st Degree Murder. 

Anyone who has additional information about this incident is urged to contact detectives at 410-396-2100.

Those who wish to remain anonymous should utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP. You may also anonymously text a tip by visiting the MCS of Maryland website.

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Central District Homicide Shooting Investigation

On January 28, 2023,  at approximately 6:39 p.m., Central District officers responded to the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Laurens Street in reference to a Shot Spotter alert.

Once there, officers located a 43-year-old male, a 65-year-old male, and a 23-year-old female, all of whom were suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

Medics transported the victims to area hospitals, where the 43-year-old male victim was pronounced deceased. The 23-year-old female and the 65-year-old male are listed in stable condition.

Two additional victims, a three-year-old male toddler and two-month-old male infant, were injured as a result of the vehicle collision that occurred when the driver was shot. The three-year-old toddler is in stable condition and the two-month-old infant is in critical, but stable condition.

Homicide investigators were summoned and assumed control over the investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Homicide detectives, at 410-396-2100.

Those who wish to remain anonymous can utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line, at 1-866-7LOCKUP.  You can also text tips through the Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland website.