Brian Desheilds, 47, was killed on the night of May 19, 2017 in the 1800 block of St. Paul Street in Baltimore. Desheilds, described as a familiar, outgoing presence in his neighborhood and a jack of all trades who helped others, was found with multiple stab wounds and taken to the Maryland Shock Trauma Center. He died at the hospital; the death was ruled a homicide.

The Baltimore Police Department opened a homicide investigation, but the circumstances leading to the stabbing have not been released and there have been no public reports identifying suspects or arrests. The case remains unresolved and the family and community continue seeking answers.

If anyone knew Brian, saw activity on St. Paul Street that night, or has information about his killing, please come forward to assist the investigation.