On the evening of July 25, 2023, 21-year-old Dashaun J. Waters was among a group in the 3200 block of Hollins Ferry Road in South Baltimore when three men reportedly opened fire. Witnesses say the shooters escaped in a silver Nissan driven by a fourth person; the unplated vehicle was recovered the next day. Waters was hit multiple times and taken to a nearby hospital, where he died on July 27, 2023. The same attack left 20-year-old Di’Shon Smith dead at the scene.

An investigation resulted in charges against two men, Tyrone Payne, 24, and Vincent Harris, 27. Prosecutors said Payne faced multiple counts including first-degree murder and firearm use in a felony or violent crime. At trial, testimony from Payne’s ex-girlfriend tied the silver Nissan to the defendant, alleging Payne took the car that night and asked her to falsely report it stolen. Photographs of Waters’ injuries were shown in court and caused visible distress among family members.

Anyone who was in that area on the night of July 25 or who has information about the silver Nissan or the escape route is asked to come forward.