Montrell Batteast, 16, was killed by gunfire on February 14, 2022, in the 3800 block of South Hanover Street in Baltimore. He was found with gunshot wounds after a shooting at about 5:28 p.m.; a 38-year-old man was also injured in the same incident. Montrell died despite medical efforts.

Family and community members described him as a caring, funny teen whose personality could light up a room. Baltimore homicide detectives have released video of a person they believe is responsible and are asking the public for help identifying that individual. No arrest has been announced and the investigation remains open.

If anyone has information about Montrell’s killing or recognizes the person in the released video, please contact the investigators handling the case.