Anthony J. Tony Compton Sr., 48, was shot to death in Baltimore on the afternoon of Saturday, December 19, 2020. The fatal shooting occurred about 1:25 p.m. at the intersection of Vine and Smallwood Streets. A second victim, 34-year-old Casey A. Helmacy, was also killed in the same double shooting.

Compton lived in Frederick, Maryland, and worked as a welder for Atlantic Industrial Mechanic and Electric. He helped found the nonprofit We Care Frederick, participated in church and recovery projects, and mentored young boys. Survived by children Anthony J. Compton Jr., Brittany Hall, Olivia Lowery, and Arnett Townes, plus siblings and grandchildren, he was remembered by family as loving and compassionate. A funeral service was held December 28, 2020, at Gonce Funeral Service in Baltimore.

Details about suspects or arrests have not been released; the investigation appears to have few public updates. If anyone knew Anthony, Casey, or saw the shooting at Vine and Smallwood Streets, please share what you know.