Matthew Sivells, 26, was fatally shot on the afternoon of Sunday, August 26, 2007, in Baltimore, Maryland. The shooting occurred around 2:00 p.m. in the 1900 block of Cecil Avenue. Born June 18, 1981, he was known as Barrel to friends and family.

Matthew attended the Baltimore City Public School System and trained in welding through Job Corps. He enjoyed sports, especially basketball tournaments, and was active in Saint Paul Baptist Church as a child, singing in the children’s choir and attending Sunday school. He is survived by his mother, two brothers, a sister, and a large extended family.

The year 2007 was notably violent in Baltimore, with the city recording over 280 homicides and many shootings concentrated in neighborhoods facing social and economic challenges.

If anyone knew Matthew, witnessed the shooting on Cecil Avenue, or has information that could help, please come forward.