Abdullah Barber-El Jr. was fatally shot on the evening of October 25, 2024, in Baltimore. He was 21 years old and described as a Black male. The shooting happened at about 9:08 p.m. near the intersection of Washington Boulevard and South Monroe Street. Officers arriving at the scene found Abdullah with a gunshot wound; he received medical attention but was pronounced dead at the location.

The Baltimore Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the homicide detectives or submit tips anonymously through Metro Crime Stoppers.

If anyone saw or heard anything near Washington Boulevard and South Monroe Street that evening, please share what you know with detectives.