Western District Homicide Arrest

In reference to the homicide that occurred on March 16, 2023, in the Western District, investigators have arrested a 17-year-old suspect from Baltimore.

Investigators learned that the suspect shot and killed 19-year-old Tavon Wilson Jr. while in the 600 block of North Arlington Avenue.

Detectives arrested the 17-year-old suspect on August 18, 2023, and transported him to Central Booking Intake Facility, where he has been charged with 1st-degree murder.

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On March 16, 2023, at approximately 8:03 a.m., Western District patrol officers responded to the 600 block of North Arlington Avenue for a person lying in the street.

Once there, officers located an adult male, unresponsive, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

The victim was pronounced dead on the scene.

Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.