On February 22, 2019, gunfire in the 1500 block of Cliftview Avenue in Baltimore left 28-year-old Ray Parker dead and a 20-year-old woman wounded; the woman was expected to survive. Detectives’ follow-up, including witness interviews, led to the arrest of 22-year-old Terrell Parker about a month later; he was charged with first-degree murder in connection with Ray Parker’s death.

At trial prosecutors pointed to five gunshot wounds as evidence of intent to kill, introduced body camera footage they said showed the defendant wearing the same clothing the night of the shooting, and presented witness testimony including a recorded statement from Ray Parker’s ex-girlfriend. The defense argued the investigation was flawed, alleging witness influence and delayed questioning of an eyewitness, and emphasized there was no DNA linking Terrell Parker to the crime and the murder weapon was never recovered. After deliberation the jury acquitted Terrell Parker of all charges on September 28, 2021.

Did anyone in Baltimore know Ray Parker or have information about the February 22, 2019 shooting?