Jordan Leon Deshields was 16 when he was fatally shot near a basketball court at the Mary Rodman Recreation Center in southwest Baltimore on the evening of May 8, 2018. The shooting occurred just after 8:15 p.m. and was recorded as Baltimore’s 100th homicide for 2018.

Born November 20, 2001, Jordan was a student at New Era Academy. Friends remembered him by his bright smile, caring nature, and the nickname Streetz. He enjoyed writing songs, skating, and playing basketball at the same recreation center where he was killed. Police reported finding a handgun and drugs on his person at the scene.

There have been no public announcements of arrests or identified suspects in his killing. If anyone knew Jordan, saw him that evening, or has information about what happened near Mary Rodman Recreation Center, please come forward.