On the evening of March 13, 2024, 26-year-old Martinez Brown was found by Baltimore police after a report of a shooting in the 1500 block of East 28th Street. He suffered a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at the scene; officers arrived at about 8:19 p.m.

A Baltimore native born September 4, 1997, Brown graduated from Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School. He worked in security before starting his own LLCs in car dealerships and tattooing. Described as a community pillar who cared for local youth, he valued family and spent his free time with his daughter.

The Baltimore Police Department Homicide Unit is investigating. No arrests, suspects, or motives have been announced. If anyone has information, contact the Homicide Unit or submit an anonymous tip to Metro Crime Stoppers.