On a Sunday evening in Baltimore, Saequan Newton, a 28-year-old Black male, was shot and killed on February 23, 2025. Police responded to reports of gunfire around 5:30 p.m. in the 3600 block of Potee Street and found Newton with multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The same shooting critically wounded another 28-year-old man, identified as Diontavis Wallace Whitfield, who was taken to a hospital and died the following Tuesday. The double homicide occurred amid several other fatal shootings in the city that day. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced; homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them or Metro Crime Stoppers.

If anyone knew Saequan Newton, was in the area that evening, or has information about the shooting, please contact homicide detectives or leave an anonymous tip with Metro Crime Stoppers.