James Bushrod, a 55-year-old Black man, was killed in a shooting on the evening of January 3, 2026. The incident occurred about 5:33 p.m. in the 700 block of North Patterson Park Avenue, an area a few blocks from the Northeast Market. Officers from the Southeast District found him with a gunshot wound; first responders provided aid and he was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. A neighbor said he was found in an alley near East Madison Street.

Baltimore Police homicide detectives are leading the investigation. As of early 2026, no information about a suspect or suspects has been released. A relative described the death as a profound loss and said Bushrod did not have enemies. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives or provide an anonymous tip to Metro Crime Stoppers; does anyone in the neighborhood remember seeing or hearing anything that evening?