Jamal Burden, 24, was found fatally shot on the 5600 block of Bland Avenue in northwest Baltimore on the morning of May 29, 2024. A resident discovered his body around 6:45 a.m.; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The location is about a block from his home and near Pimlico Race Course.

Family described Burden as a gentle giant who worked at the Dietz and Watson meat processing plant and enjoyed playing video games on his PlayStation. They believe he had just gotten off a Maryland Transit Administration bus while returning from work. Baltimore Police opened a homicide investigation and are considering robbery as a possible motive. Metro Crime Stoppers posted an $8,000 reward for tips.

No arrests or suspect identifications have been announced and the case remains unsolved. If anyone knew Jamal, saw activity on Bland Avenue that morning, or has information that could help, please contact detectives or Metro Crime Stoppers.