Authorities in Baltimore have moved to bring some degree of closure to the brutal homicide case that shook the Southern District community this past June. The person taken into custody is Gregory Barnes, a 48-year-old man, now facing charges in the shooting death of 39-year-old Dennis Edmonds. In a statement released by the Baltimore Police, Barnes was arrested on August 22 and has since been transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility on counts of first-degree murder.
Western District Homicide Arrest
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) August 23, 2024
In reference to the homicide that occurred in the Southern District on June 14, 2024, investigators have arrested 48-year-old Gregory Barnes.
Investigators learned Barnes shot and killed 39-year-old Dennis Edmonds, leaving Edmonds in the 4300… pic.twitter.com/4trQ1J220a
Details emerging from the investigation revealed that officers had found Edmonds' body back in June, in the 4300 block of West Bay Avenue after receiving reports of an unresponsive individual. The case took a definitive turn when the Medical Examiner's Office determined the cause of death to be a homicide, specifically by shooting.
With the latest arrest, detectives are urging any individuals with additional information to step forward. They believe bystanders or witnesses could hold key details to aid in strengthening the case against the accused. Calls can be directed to the police at 410-396-2100 or anonymously through the Metro Crime Stopper at 1-866-7Lockup.
