In the early evening of March 6, 2024, a shooting in a Northeast Baltimore neighborhood left 29-year-old Denzel Brown dead. Police responded to a call at about 5:45 p.m. in the 4000 block of Loch Raven Boulevard and found Brown suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital and later pronounced deceased.

Officers were told a possible suspect had fled into a nearby residence; a SWAT team entered and cleared the location but found no one. On March 25, 2024, the Warrant Apprehension Task Force arrested 23-year-old Niyiraha Berry at a home in the 8000 block of Greenspring Way. Investigators allege Berry fatally shot Brown, and she was charged with first-degree murder. Authorities have not released a motive.

Brown’s family described him as a devoted father with a huge heart. A GoFundMe campaign was set up to help with funeral expenses and to support his children.

If anyone knew Denzel or has information about the shooting, please share what you know.