On the evening of December 7, 2019, a burst of gunfire in the 1100 block of East North Avenue in Baltimore killed 42-year-old Black man Purnell Murphy. The shooting occurred at about 8:01 p.m. and was part of a double shooting that left a woman with a graze wound.

The Baltimore Police Department investigated, canvassing the scene and seeking public tips. As of the latest updates available, no arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified. The case remains open as investigators continue to seek leads.

If anyone has information about Murphy’s death or saw activity in the 1100 block of East North Avenue on December 7, 2019, please share what you know with the Baltimore Police.