In the early morning hours of June 1, 2024, police responded to a reported shooting in the 5200 block of Reisterstown Road in Baltimore. At about 3:42 a.m., officers found two people inside a dwelling with gunshot wounds. Joe Lynch, a 54-year-old Black man, was pronounced dead at the scene; a female victim was taken to a hospital in critical but stable condition.

Baltimore Police Department Homicide Detectives opened an investigation. No suspects or arrests have been publicly identified and no motive has been released. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them or submit anonymous tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

If anyone knew Joe Lynch or saw anything in the area that night, please share what you know with investigators.