BALTIMORE HOMICIDES

James McDougald

Found on

Location:
2500 West Fairmount Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21223
Race:
Black
Gender:
Male
Age:
34 years old
Cause:
Shooting

Notes:

Southwest District Homicide Investigation

On July 9, 2022, at approximately 12:34 a.m., officers responded to the 2500 block of West Fairmount Avenue to investigate a ShotSpotter alert and a call for a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers observed an unresponsive 34-year-old male suffering from numerous life-threatening gunshot wounds.

Officers also located a 40-year-old male suffering from numerous non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to an area hospital to receive treatment for their injuries.

The 40-year-old male victim was listed in stable condition. However, the 34-year-old male suffered life-altering injuries and later succumbed to those injuries on Feb. 9, 2024. Upon completion of the 34-year-old male's autopsy, On Feb. 28, 2024, the Medical Examiner's Office ruled his death a homicide due to complications of a gunshot wound. 

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