DeAngelo Carter

DeAngelo Carter, known affectionately to his family and friends as “Monk,” was a Baltimore native whose life was tragically cut short at the age of 26. Born on June 22, 1996, he was a son and a friend whose sudden death left a profound void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. In the weeks after his passing, his community gathered to mourn their collective loss and celebrate the life he had lived, remembering the person he was beyond the violent circumstances of his death.

The afternoon of Wednesday, March 22, 2023, brought unexpected violence to the Westport neighborhood in South Baltimore. At approximately 4:59 p.m., officers from the Baltimore Police Department were dispatched to the 2400 block of Maisel Court following a report of a shooting. The area, a residential community of brick row homes, became an active crime scene. Upon their arrival, police discovered DeAngelo Carter suffering from multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds.

Emergency medical personnel responded swiftly to the scene, providing immediate aid to Carter before rushing him to the University of Maryland’s renowned R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. The facility is the state's primary resource for treating critically injured patients. Despite the extensive efforts of the dedicated medical team, the severity of his injuries proved insurmountable. DeAngelo Carter was pronounced dead at the hospital. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner later officially ruled his death a homicide by shooting.

The Baltimore Police Department's homicide unit immediately took control of the investigation. Detectives descended upon the 2400 block of Maisel Court, meticulously combing the area for physical evidence and speaking with residents who may have witnessed the shooting or had information about the events leading up to it. They sought to piece together a timeline and identify the person or persons responsible for Carter's murder. Despite their efforts, the investigation has been challenging, and authorities have not yet publicly identified any suspects or persons of interest in the case.

In the painful weeks that followed, Carter's family and friends came together to honor his memory. A visitation was held on the afternoon of Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Christ Deliverance Church on Walnut Avenue in Baltimore, giving loved ones a chance to pay their respects and offer comfort to one another. A second visitation was held the next morning, Saturday, April 15, followed by a Celebration of Life service at the same church. Later that day, DeAngelo Carter was laid to rest during an interment ceremony at King Memorial Park in Windsor Mill.

The investigation into the murder of DeAngelo Carter remains open and active. Homicide detectives continue to pursue leads and explore all possible motives behind the fatal shooting. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved, leaving his family without answers and his killer still at large. The Baltimore Police Department urges anyone with knowledge about the shooting on Maisel Court, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. A reward may be available for information that leads to an arrest and conviction. Anyone with tips is asked to contact Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland, where they can remain anonymous.