Lavar Steeles, 23, was fatally shot and later died of his wounds after being brought to a Baltimore hospital in the early hours of June 13, 2025. The incident that led to his death was reported as a walk-in shooting victim at about 12:13 a.m.; police say the shooting occurred in the 1500 block of West Fayette Street in Southwest Baltimore. Steeles, a Black male, succumbed to his injuries despite medical efforts.

Baltimore Police Department homicide detectives opened an investigation and have asked the public for help. Authorities released a video showing individuals they believe are connected to the homicide and provided contact information for Homicide detectives and an anonymous tip line for anyone with information. No arrests have been announced and the investigation remains ongoing.

If anyone knew Lavar, saw activity in the 1500 block of West Fayette Street that night, or has information about the video released by police, please contact Baltimore Homicide investigators or the anonymous tip line.