Southwest District Homicide Arrest

In reference to the homicide that occurred in the Southwest District on December 16, 2024, investigators have arrested 40-year-old Gregory Granger Jr. of Baltimore.

Detectives learned that Granger shot and killed 44-year-old Ricky Forehand and injured a 45-year-old male, while in the 2300 block of West North Avenue, following a dispute.

On January 8, 2025, Warrant Apprehension detectives arrested Gregory Granger while in the 3000 block of East Madison Street. Granger was transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility where he was charged with first-degree murder.

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Original Advisory

Southwest District Homicide Investigation

On December 16, 2024, at approximately 6:08 p.m., Southwest District patrol officers responded to the 1200 block of West Baltimore Street to investigate several shot-spotter alerts.

Upon arrival, officers located two victims: a 44-year-old male and a 45-year-old male, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. 

Medics responded to the location and transported the victims to area hospitals where the 44-year-old male later died.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Baltimore Police Department Homicide detectives at 410-396-2100.

Those who wish to remain anonymous may utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP. You may also submit an anonymous online text tip to Metro Crime Stoppers by visiting the MCS website.