Donte Darius Griffin, a 31-year-old Black man, was found fatally shot in the street in Southwest Baltimore just after midnight on July 23, 2025. Patrol officers discovered him unresponsive in the 500 block of North Edgewood Street at approximately 12:05 a.m.; medics pronounced him deceased at the scene. The shooting occurred during a violent overnight stretch that included other reported shootings.

Homicide detectives with the Baltimore Police Department opened an investigation and asked the public to come forward with information or tips to Metro Crime Stoppers. Authorities have not released details about a possible motive or identified any suspects. Griffin’s family announced funeral services for early August, and online memorials have been created.

Anyone who knew Donte, was in the area that night, or has information relevant to the Southwest District homicide investigation is asked to contact the Baltimore Police Department or Metro Crime Stoppers.