A quiet stretch of Spellman Road in South Baltimore turned into a crime scene early Saturday when a double shooting left one man dead and another hospitalized, according to police. Officers were called just after 3:40 a.m. to the 2900 block, where they found one victim who was pronounced dead at the scene. A 21-year-old man was taken to a nearby hospital and is expected to survive. Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation and are working to figure out what led to the violence.
Police identify the victim
According to CBS Baltimore, the Baltimore Police Department identified the man who died as Tyriel Simms. The outlet reports officers were called to the block around 3:40 a.m., and that homicide detectives are processing the scene and interviewing witnesses. No arrests have been announced, and police have not released a possible motive.
Citywide context
WMAR-2 News's May tracker shows that shootings across Baltimore have been frequent this month, with multiple fatal and nonfatal incidents straining both investigators and hospitals. Overnight gunfire has become a grim pattern, leaving neighborhoods from downtown to the southwest repeatedly dealing with the fallout, according to local reporting. Community groups and residents have continued to urge anyone with footage or witness information to step up and help investigators.
How to help
Police are asking anyone with information to contact homicide detectives at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP, per CBS Baltimore. Detectives say they are reviewing surveillance and cellphone video from the area and canvassing nearby homes for additional leads. Anyone who saw anything in the early morning hours is urged to call and share details with investigators.
What happens next
The investigation remains active as detectives complete forensic work and notify next of kin, officials said. Hospitals are treating the surviving victim, and city law enforcement is expected to release more information when it becomes available. Hoodline will update this story as new details are confirmed by police or other authorities.
