Lee Jordan Butler was 30 when he was fatally shot in Southeast Baltimore on May 5, 2022. The shooting occurred about 12:30 p.m. on the 200 block of South Eaton Street in the Highlandtown neighborhood, near Highlandtown Elementary/Middle School. Officers on patrol found Butler with at least one gunshot wound; paramedics responded but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

In the immediate aftermath no suspect had been identified and no motive released.

If anyone saw activity on South Eaton Street around 12:30 p.m. on May 5, 2022, or has information about this shooting, please come forward to assist the investigation.