On July 14, 2026, 18-year-old Aiden Houchens and 19-year-old Dakaun Johnson were shot in the 2800 block of West Lanvale Street in West Baltimore. Gunfire erupted about 3:20 p.m.; both teens suffered multiple gunshot wounds and were taken to a nearby hospital. Johnson was pronounced dead shortly after arrival and Houchens later succumbed to his injuries.

The Baltimore Police Department’s homicide unit opened an active investigation, canvassing the area and appealing for public help. A reward of up to $8,000 was offered for tips that could lead to an arrest and conviction.

If anyone was in the West Lanvale Street area on the afternoon of July 14 and saw or heard anything that could help, please come forward to investigators.