On the evening of September 19, 2024, violence in Baltimore’s Eastern District left 26-year-old Errique Jubar Neal Sr. fatally wounded. ShotSpotter alerted officers to gunfire at about 8:21 p.m. in the 1100 block of East 20th Street; when police arrived they found evidence of a shooting but no victims at the scene. A short time later two men were reported to have arrived at a local hospital with gunshot injuries. Neal sustained multiple wounds and was pronounced dead; a 30-year-old man was treated for nonfatal injuries.

Homicide detectives from the Baltimore Police Department have taken over the inquiry. Authorities have not disclosed circumstances leading up to the shooting, a motive, or any suspects, and no arrests have been announced. The investigation is ongoing and detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them or submit anonymous tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

If readers knew Errique, witnessed activity near East 20th Street that evening, or have information about this shooting, please contact investigators or Metro Crime Stoppers.