On April 11, 2023, Erwin Bernard Redding, 39, was shot and killed outside a bar in Funkstown, Maryland following an altercation. He is described by family as a funny, strong and loyal protector and provider who left behind children and other loved ones grieving his loss.

Investigators identified 25-year-old Darrin Anthony White of Hagerstown as a suspect; White voluntarily surrendered to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and was arrested. He was charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault, and multiple firearm-related offenses, and was being held at the Washington County Detention Center without bond.

Authorities asked anyone with additional information about the shooting to come forward.