On the afternoon of January 14, 2026, Davon Johnson, a 36-year-old Black man, was found suffering from gunshot wounds on the 1700 block of E. 25th Street in East Baltimore. Officers from the Baltimore Police Department arrived and began a homicide investigation after Johnson was discovered at about 1:51 p.m.

While canvassing the neighborhood, police detained three people described as persons of interest as the inquiry proceeded. Beyond those detentions, the account provides no further details about motives, a suspect, or any charges.

The community is left mourning Johnson’s death and seeking answers. If anyone has information about what happened on E. 25th Street that afternoon, please share it with investigators.