Eric Henson

Eric Henson, a 33-year-old Black man from Baltimore, was known to some by his nickname, "3 Flyy beezy." He had attended Lake Clifton High School, where he was a member of the 2009 lacrosse team. In the years after his death, loved ones would continue to leave messages on a memorial page, remembering him with notes like, "Eric, I Love you forever," and wishing him a "Happy heavenly birthday." His life was violently taken on a Saturday afternoon in a year when Baltimore was on track to surpass 300 homicides, a grim milestone reflecting a slight increase in gun violence from the year prior.

The afternoon of November 5, 2022, was shattered by the sound of gunfire in the McElderry Park neighborhood of East Baltimore. At approximately 4:09 p.m., a Shot Spotter system alerted police to shots fired in the 2500 block of East Biddle Street. Patrol officers with the Baltimore Police Department’s Eastern District were dispatched to the scene. When they arrived, they discovered Eric Henson lying wounded. He had been shot multiple times. Emergency medical personnel arrived quickly and transported him to a local hospital in a desperate attempt to save his life. Despite the efforts of medical staff, his injuries were too severe, and he was pronounced dead.

Henson’s killing was one of several that weekend in Baltimore, a city grappling with persistent violence. Just hours before, 20-year-old Tyjuan Redd was shot and killed on North Potomac Street, and 31-year-old Evan Smith was killed in a double shooting on Garrison Boulevard. The following day, 59-year-old Marcellus Hall would be found shot to death on West Rogers Avenue. The string of homicides underscored the challenges facing the city and its residents, leaving multiple families to navigate the sudden and brutal loss of their loved ones.

Homicide detectives were immediately assigned to investigate the murder of Eric Henson. They cordoned off the block on East Biddle Street, a residential area with brick rowhouses, and began the meticulous process of gathering evidence and searching for potential witnesses. A few days later, on November 8, the Baltimore Police Department publicly identified Henson, along with Redd and Hall, as recent homicide victims. The investigation was launched as the city’s tally of non-fatal shootings and homicides for 2022 had already surpassed the numbers from the same period in 2021.

In the years since Eric Henson was killed, his case has remained unsolved. Authorities have not released any information about a possible motive for the shooting, nor have they publicly identified any persons of interest or suspects. No arrests have been made, and the circumstances that led to the gunfire on that Saturday afternoon remain a mystery to the public. The investigation is still in the hands of the Baltimore Police Department's homicide unit, who continue to seek the piece of information that could break the case open.

For the family and friends of Eric Henson, the lack of answers has only compounded their grief. His death left a void in their lives, marked by online tributes and the quiet passage of time without justice. The case is a stark reminder of the many unsolved homicides in Baltimore, where families wait, sometimes for years, for a resolution.

The investigation into Eric Henson’s murder remains open and active. Detectives are urging anyone who may have seen something, no matter how insignificant it might seem, to come forward. The Baltimore Police Department has asked that anyone with information contact homicide detectives at 410-396-2100. For those who wish to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to the Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland hotline at 1-866-7LOCKUP.