Baltimore Police Seek Driver In North Payson Homicide

Baltimore homicide detectives are asking for the public’s help after releasing an image of a vehicle they say is tied to a West Baltimore shooting that killed a 22-year-old man. The department identified the victim as Rashard Howell, who was shot on June 10 on the 1800 block of North Payson Street. Investigators say the photo could be key to finding the driver and are urging anyone with information to step forward.

Vehicle image and police appeal

Baltimore Police shared the vehicle photo along with a brief “Information Sought” notice on the department’s official X account, saying detectives believe the people responsible were in that car and asking the public to help identify the driver. The post includes contact information for homicide detectives and Metro Crime Stoppers, according to Baltimore Police.

The shooting, victims and timeline

Officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert shortly after 10:12 p.m. on June 10 and arrived on the 1800 block of North Payson Street to find three people suffering from gunshot wounds. Two 22-year-old men and a 20-year-old woman were taken to nearby hospitals. One of the 22-year-old men was later pronounced dead, the other man was listed in critical condition, and the woman was reported in stable condition, according to WMAR-2 News.

How to share tips with investigators

Detectives are asking anyone who recognizes the vehicle or its driver to call Baltimore Police homicide detectives at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP. Tips can be submitted anonymously. Police and local reporting note that dash-cam, doorbell, or other surveillance footage from the area on the night of the shooting could help move the investigation forward, per Shore News Network.