On May 18, 2022, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Northeast District patrol officers responded to the 5000 block of Frankford Road to Investigate a reported aggravated assault.

Once at the location, officers spoke with a Care Center Manager, who advised a 75-year-old male patient was knocked down and injured by a contractual employee. The victim suffered a broken hip during the assault. The victim was transported to an area hospital, where he was admitted.

On September 5, 2022, at approximately 05:37 a.m., a hospital staff member informed officers that 75-year-old Ellsworth Johnson-Bey had passed due to his injuries. The deceased was then transported to the Medical Examiners' Office for an autopsy and homicide was notified.

On January 12, 2023, at approximately 6 a.m., the Medical Examiners' Office ruled the death a homicide by blunt force trauma.

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