On January 5, 2023, at approximately 1:56 p.m., Western District patrol officers were called to the 3500 block of Holmes Avenue, for a report of a  suspicious package.

Once there, officers located a storage container on the porch of a vacant dwelling, emanating a foul smell.

Upon further investigation of the container, investigators located a deceased body.

The victim’s remains were transported to the Medical Examiner’s office where the death was ruled as a homicide on January 6. The manner of death was stabbing.

The victim is described as an adult male.

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