U.S. Marshals are now deep into the hunt for a Parkville man accused of the killing of his girlfriend outside a local apartment complex, a case that has simmered online for months and is finally drawing a more forceful law-enforcement push. Investigators say the suspect, Amir Johnson, is wanted in connection with the April 21, 2024, shooting of 27-year-old Shakeia Allen in the parking lot of the ReNew Apartment complex.
What investigators say
Baltimore County police say officers from the Parkville precinct rushed to the unit block of Whitelaw Place on April 21 and found Allen suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, according to a news release from the Baltimore County Police Department. Detectives identified Amir Johnson as the suspect in the case and released his photo while urging the public to contact homicide detectives with any leads, as reported by WBAL. Metro Crime Stoppers is offering an independent reward for tips and remains a way for people to pass along information anonymously, the county release notes.
Marshals step in and reward
The U.S. Marshals Service has now joined the manhunt and is offering up to $5,000 for information that leads to Johnson’s arrest, according to WMAR-2 News. CBS Baltimore aired footage of marshals actively working the case, underscoring how a local homicide investigation has escalated to a federal fugitive search. The station reports that tips for the Marshals can be called in to 1-877-WANTED2.
Video and family reaction
A grainy video that surfaced online appears to show the tense moments before the shooting, with Allen telling a man she had a protective order, followed by gunfire, The Baltimore Banner reported. Allen’s father, Nakia Scott, told The Banner, "It's not alleged — he's on film killing her," and relatives said they are frustrated that the suspect is still on the run. The Banner also reported that the family worried court paperwork may have revealed Allen’s new address after she tried to leave the relationship.
How to help
Baltimore County Police are asking anyone with information to contact homicide detectives at 410-887-3943 or 410-307-2020, and anonymous tips can be sent through Metro Crime Stoppers, according to the county release. Authorities emphasize that the U.S. Marshals reward and the local tip lines operate as separate channels for leads, and anyone who believes they have relevant information is urged to contact the appropriate agency right away.
