Cartrel Baboolal, 32, was found shot to death inside a vacant house in the 1800 block of Wilhelm Street in Baltimore. His body was discovered in the early hours of May 13, 2022, and investigators determined the shooting occurred the previous day, May 12, 2022. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The killing came amid a wider spike in Baltimore violence; city leaders were debating responses as homicides rose and concerns grew about non-working CitiWatch cameras, heavy detective caseloads, and delays in evidence processing. Neighbors described the Southwest Baltimore block as plagued by vacant homes and frequent shootings, and someone who knew Baboolal remembered him as a nice guy and expressed shock at his death.

No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests announced. Authorities urged anyone with information to come forward and offered a reward for tips. If anyone knew Cartrel Baboolal or saw activity around Wilhelm Street on May 12, 2022, please share what is known.