In reference to the homicide of 16-year-old Izaiah Jaydin Carter, that occurred on March 6, 2023, in the Southeast District, detectives have arrested 23-year-old Roger Alexander Alvarado-Mendoza.

Investigators believe Mendoza shot and killed Carter, while in the 5900 block of East Pratt Street, following a dispute.

On March 19, 2023, Mendoza was located in Texas by local authorities.

Baltimore City Homicide detectives are currently traveling to Texas to interview Mendoza and extradite him back to Baltimore City where he will be formally charged with 1st-degree murder.

Original Advisory

On March 6, 2023, at approximately 2 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 5900 block of East Pratt Street to investigate a reported shooting.

Upon arriving at the location, officers observed an unresponsive, unidentified, juvenile male suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.

Medics responded and transported the victim to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Homicide detectives were notified and assumed control of the investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact 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.