October 17, 2025

Man Shot Dead During Burglary Attempt in Baltimore

News Summary

A man was shot and killed in Baltimore’s Canton neighborhood during an attempted commercial burglary on Thursday. The 39-year-old victim, known to have a criminal history, died after being shot multiple times by a jewelry store owner acting in self-defense. Police are treating the case as justified, and the suspect’s actions were caught on surveillance video. Residents express their support for the store owner’s decision in light of increasing crime concerns. Investigations are ongoing as authorities seek more information on the incident.

Baltimore

A man was shot and killed in Baltimore’s Canton neighborhood on Thursday around 2:15 a.m. Police received multiple reports of gunfire and responded to the 2200 block of Fleet Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 39-year-old man who had been shot multiple times and was unresponsive. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Investigators believe the shooting took place during an attempted commercial burglary. According to reports, the suspect broke through a window of the jewelry store. The store owner, who was inside the business at the time, armed with a handgun, shot the suspect after the individual used a brick to break the window. Witnesses suggested that the shooting was likely an act of self-defense.

Initial accounts indicate that the jewelry store owner fired a warning shot and instructed the suspect to freeze. The suspect, however, ducked behind a display, only to re-emerge moments later, leading to another shot being fired. Surveillance video captured the suspect breaking into the shop and subsequently collapsing outside the store.

Authorities have confirmed that the store owner has not been charged in connection with the shooting, as the incident is currently being treated as justified self-defense. This has surfaced amidst heightened concerns regarding crime in the neighborhood, with some residents vocalizing their support for the store owner’s actions.

The deceased man has not yet been publicly identified, but reports indicate he had a criminal history extending over 20 years. Notably, he had posted bond just two weeks prior on charges related to felony burglary and had a pending court date scheduled for later this month. The shooting emphasizes the rarity of such incidents in Canton, especially those connected to commercial burglaries.

Historically, there have been few incidents of this nature in the area. A notable previous case involved a failed liquor store robbery in January 2019, which also resulted in a shooting that was deemed an act of self-defense.

Following the incident, police have encouraged anyone with information about the shooting to reach out to homicide detectives or contact Metro Crime Stoppers. Investigators continue to work diligently on piecing together the circumstances that led to the unfortunate event, emphasizing the importance of community safety and cooperation.

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