William Reed, a 60-year-old Black man, was shot on the morning of August 27, 2023, on the 600 block of Annabel Avenue in Baltimore. Officers on nearby patrol heard gunfire and found Reed suffering from multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds; he was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

Reed survived for more than a week but died of his injuries on September 4, 2023; the death was ruled a homicide by shooting. The Baltimore Police Department’s Homicide Unit opened an investigation, canvassed the area, and asked witnesses to come forward or provide tips to Metro Crime Stoppers.

No arrests or suspect identifications have been publicly announced and police have not disclosed a motive. If anyone saw activity around the 600 block of Annabel Avenue on August 27, 2023, or has information that could help, please contact the Baltimore Police Homicide Unit or Metro Crime Stoppers.