Baltimore police say they have uncovered new information linking the murder of a man identified as Mr. Lawson to a carjacking that took place more than four years ago on Liberty Heights Avenue. Today, the department appealed to the public for help as investigators chase newly uncovered leads tied to the case, which was originally reported in the early hours of Jan. 21, 2022.
Information Sought - Homicide Detectives are seeking assistance with the investigation into the murder of Mr. Kennth Lawson (seen in the video clips) that occurred on January 22, 2022. pic.twitter.com/HeautzlGAi
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) March 3, 2026
According to a post by Baltimore Police, detectives acquired information that indicates a connection between the murder of Mr. Lawson and a carjacking, and identified the carjacking as occurring at approximately 1:56 a.m. on Jan. 21, 2022, at 3900 Liberty Heights Avenue. The social media update asks anyone with information about either the carjacking or the murder to reach out to investigators. Police did not release additional details about suspects, motive, or any possible charges in the initial post.
How to pass tips to investigators
Tips can be submitted anonymously to Metro Crime Stoppers’ 24-hour hotline at 1-866-7LOCKUP or online, and the Baltimore Police Homicide Unit can be reached at 410-396-2100, as reported by WBAL. Metro Crime Stoppers explains that callers remain anonymous and may be eligible for rewards if tips lead to arrests. If a crime is in progress, authorities say to dial 911 immediately.
Background and why detectives revisited the 2022 case
Investigators did not spell out the specific lead in the department's post, but the update signals that the 2022 carjacking has taken on new weight in the Lawson homicide inquiry. Breakthroughs in long-running cases often follow new witness tips, fresh looks at video or forensic developments, and police have highlighted vehicle-related leads in several recent carjacking and auto-theft probes this winter.
In recent months, officers have made arrests after locating carjacked vehicles during traffic stops. Our previous coverage of a February traffic stop that produced arrests is one example of how detectives pursue vehicle connections in ongoing investigations: Three Arrested After Carjacked Vehicle.
