Jose Marvin Castron Morales was 20 when he was shot and killed on Christmas evening, December 25, 2021, in the Highlandtown neighborhood of Baltimore. The shooting occurred at about 8:09 p.m. on the 3300 block of East Baltimore Street; police found him with fatal gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead after officers arrived.

Homicide detectives opened an investigation and the Baltimore Police Department asked the public for help identifying whoever was responsible. Metro Crime Stoppers offered a $4,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. No suspects or arrests have been publicly reported in connection with his death.

Anyone who knew Jose, was in that area that night, or has information about the shooting is asked to contact investigators.