Northern District Homicide Arrest

In reference to the homicide that occurred in the Northern District on May 5, 2024, investigators have arrested 20-year-old Davonte Hamlett of Baltimore.

Investigators learned that Hamlett fatally shot and killed 25-year-old ​Sherman Anderson and injured a 26-year-old male in the 3300 block of Reisterstown Road.

Through the course of the investigation, detectives were able to identify Devonte Hamlett as the shooter and obtain a warrant for his arrest on June 6, 2024. 

On August 6, 2024, Warrant Apprehension detectives arrested and transported Devonte Hamlett to the Central Booking Intake Facility where he was charged with murder in the first degree.

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Original Advisory

Northern District Homicide Investigation

On May 5, 2024, at approximately 12:24 a.m., officers responded to the 3300 block of Reisterstown Road in reference to a shooting.

At that location, officers found two individuals suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

One victim, a 25-year-old male, was pronounced deceased at an area hospital. The other victim is a 26-year-old male. His condition is unknown at this time.

Homicide Detectives are investigating. Anyone with any information is asked to contact them at 410-396-2100. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP or submit an anonymous text tip by visiting the MCS website.