DaShawn Jamal Kearson, a 36-year-old Black man, was shot and killed in Baltimore on March 9, 2022. Police were called about 12:21 p.m. to the 5500 block of Park Heights Avenue, where Kearson was found suffering fatal gunshot wounds.

The Baltimore Police Department says his death was one of several violent incidents that occurred in a short span that day, underscoring ongoing gun violence in the city. Authorities have not released details about what led to the shooting, and no suspects or arrests have been publicly identified. The investigation remains open as detectives continue to seek information and evidence.

If anyone saw activity on Park Heights Avenue near that time or has information that could help the investigation, please contact the Baltimore Police Department.