On the morning of July 4, 2022, patrolling officers in Baltimore found 42-year-old Leroy Jeter III suffering from numerous life-threatening gunshot wounds in the 400 block of North Montford Avenue. He was located at about 3:12 a.m., transported to Johns Hopkins Hospital, and pronounced deceased despite lifesaving efforts.

The investigation remained active for more than a year. In February 2024, police announced the arrest of 34-year-old Martez Brooks; he was charged with first-degree murder in connection with Jeter’s death. At trial, which opened in October 2024, testimony placed an officer at the scene around 3:30 a.m. finding Jeter’s body near a white van and a large amount of blood. The prosecution presented surveillance footage from near the scene and a hat containing DNA that is reported to match Brooks.

Are there any readers who remember activity in the North Montford Avenue area that night or who have information about the case?