James Bennett III, 43, was shot and killed on the evening of August 4, 2021, in the 3800 block of West Franklin Street in West Baltimore. Police arrived around 9:53 p.m. and found that he had succumbed to his injuries. The Baltimore Police Department’s homicide unit took over the investigation.

Details about what led to the shooting, whether there were witnesses, or any possible motive have not been released. No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified and the case remains under investigation.

If anyone saw activity in the 3800 block of West Franklin Street that night or has information about James Bennett III’s death, please contact the Baltimore Police Department’s homicide unit.