Richard Evans, a 41-year-old Black man, was shot and killed on the evening of September 11, 2024, in Baltimore’s Western District. The shooting occurred at about 10:28 p.m. outside the Odyssey Lounge in the 1300 block of North Calhoun Street. A city ShotSpotter system registered 15 gunshots in the area. Officers found Mr. Evans with numerous life-threatening gunshot wounds; he was taken to a local hospital and died that same day.

Investigators later learned an off-duty police officer had seen two people running from the scene and get into a silver Jeep that fled quickly. On November 11, 2025, police announced an arrest in the case: 38-year-old Tirrell Evans was charged with first-degree murder and related firearm offenses and ordered held without bail. Prosecutors said Tirrell and Richard Evans were once best friends who grew up together.

The trial began in Baltimore City Circuit Court with opening statements on October 19; prosecutors told the jury their theory that Tirrell shot Richard in the back multiple times. Closing arguments were delivered on October 22 and the case was given to the jury for deliberation.

If anyone knew Richard Evans, his habits, or saw activity near the Odyssey Lounge that night, please share information with investigators.