Shawn Hicks Jr., 22, was found with a gunshot wound on the evening of Sunday, March 29, 2026, in the 1400 block of North Bond Street in East Baltimore. Baltimore Police were called at approximately 9:50 p.m.; emergency medical services took him to a nearby hospital in critical condition, and he later died of his injuries. Homicide detectives took the lead on the investigation and the case was officially classified as a homicide.

Authorities asked the public for information and encouraged anonymous tips through the Metro Crime Stoppers hotline. The investigation remains open and the family and community continue to seek answers.

If anyone has information about the shooting or saw activity near North Bond Street that night, please share what you know with investigators.