BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – The Baltimore Police Department have made an arrest in the homicide of 44-year-old Chesley Patterson.
At 12:26PM on January 24th officers responded to a shooting call at the 1700 Block of Eastern Avenue.
According to detectives, “Upon arrival, officers located 44-year-old Chesley Patterson who was suffering from a gunshot wound to his chest. Patterson was transported to Johns Hopkins Hospital where he died a short time later. Homicide detectives responded out and assumed control of the investigation. Detectives reviewed area camera footage, interviewed persons of interest, examined physical evidence and were ultimately able to identify the suspect.”
On April 12th the Warrant Task Force arrested 22-year-old Samuel Wise on the 1800 block of W. North Avenue.
Police also stated, “Wise was transported to police headquarters, where homicide detectives interviewed him. Following his interview, Wise attempted to escape from police headquarters but was quickly apprehended and transported to Central Booking, where he has been charged with 1st Degree Murder.”
Samuel Wise is currently in custody and he is waiting to see a court commissioner.