A 44-year-old man was killed on the 1800 block of North Montford Avenue on Sunday evening, police said.
Baltimore City police officers responded to a call regarding an assault at about 6:14 p.m.
While searching the area for possible victims or witnesses, police said they came across an injured male suffering from head trauma in a nearby alley.
According to police, the man was pronounced dead after being transported to a local hospital.
Homicide detectives were called to the scene and have taken control of the investigation.
Police ask that anyone who witnessed or may have information on the crime is to contact Eastern District Homicide detectives at 410-396-2100
— Jeremy Goldberg