On August 7, 2018, 27-year-old Bryan Jesse McKemy was working on a home renovation in Baltimore when he was caught in a gang-related shooting and struck multiple times. He and a colleague were repairing a back door when members of the Black Guerilla Family fired into the residence; the intended target was the homeowner. Bryan, a Sparrows Point High School graduate who enjoyed bowling, scuba diving and time with his niece and nephew, died at the scene. His father identified him by a tattoo of praying hands.

Investigators later linked the case to Wayne Prince, a member of the BGF who was 18 at the time of the shooting. The FBI offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Prince pleaded guilty to gang conspiracy and racketeering; at sentencing a judge called the killing utterly, completely senseless and imposed 28 years in federal prison plus five years supervised probation. Bryan’s family continues to grieve and seek justice.

If anyone knew Bryan or has information about the shooting, please share what you know.