On the evening of September 27, 2017, gunfire erupted in West Baltimore and 27-year-old Kenneth Burton was found suffering from gunshot wounds in the 2300 block of West Lafayette Avenue at about 9:35 p.m. Officers on scene took him to a nearby hospital, but he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The cause of death was officially ruled a homicide by shooting.

The case was entered into the city’s homicide count for 2017. Public details do not describe a motive, and no arrest has been identified; the case is not listed as closed. Few specifics about the incident or any witnesses have been released.

If anyone knew Kenneth, saw activity on West Lafayette Avenue that night, or has information about who was responsible, please come forward to assist the investigation.