John Baker, 48, of East Berlin, Adams County, was found dead in a back alley in York, Pennsylvania, in the early hours of March 30, 2022. Responding to a call about 12:45 a.m., police discovered Baker’s body in the 700 block of West Philadelphia Street; the York County Coroner’s Office confirmed multiple gunshot wounds and ruled the death a homicide.

Investigators say the shooting does not appear random. Evidence suggests Baker was specifically targeted, a dispute may have preceded the encounter, and it is likely he knew the person who shot him. Neighbors reported hearing gunfire in the alley, a sound some residents had sadly become accustomed to.

No arrests or suspect identifications have been publicly announced and the investigation remains open. If anyone knew John Baker, saw activity in the 700 block of West Philadelphia Street that night, or has information about who might have targeted him, please come forward.