Jerome Michael Coateson, 38, was fatally shot during a mass shooting the evening of Saturday, August 9, 2025, in the Park Heights neighborhood of Baltimore. The attack occurred about 8:46 p.m. in the 5100 block of Queensberry Avenue while Coateson and others had gathered for an evening crab feast; he was found in critical condition, taken to a hospital, and pronounced dead the following morning.

Six people were struck in the incident: Coateson; a 5-year-old girl shot in the hand; and four adults — a 23-year-old woman, a 32-year-old man, a 33-year-old man, and a 52-year-old man — who sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Stray bullets also damaged several vehicles. Coateson’s grandmother described him as a father of three who renovated houses and planned a date night with his wife before attending the gathering.

Baltimore police are investigating and no arrests have been announced. Metro Crime Stoppers is offering an $8,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. If anyone knew Jerome or has information about the shooting, please come forward to investigators.