Baltimore police charge man in deadly december shooting

Baltimore police charge man in deadly December shooting

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January 2, 2025

BALTIMORE — A 42-year-old man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting earlier this month in the city’s Southwest District.

Tracy Jeter, of Baltimore, is accused of killing 29-year-old Travon Benson on December 14 in the 200 block of North Payson Street. The incident occurred at approximately 8:11 p.m., following a ShotSpotter alert that led police to the scene.

Officers found Benson suffering from gunshot wounds, and medics pronounced him dead on-site. Homicide detectives took over the investigation shortly after the discovery.

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Jeter was apprehended and transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where he was officially charged with first-degree murder and is now being held without bail.

Baltimore Police have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

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