Baltimore homicide arrest after deadly West Belvedere Avenue shooting
Baltimore, MD – A fatal shooting in Northwest Baltimore late Tuesday night has resulted in the swift arrest of a 49-year-old woman, following what investigators described as a domestic-related dispute. The victim, identified as 43-year-old Garreth Parks Jr., was found with a life-threatening gunshot wound and later died at a hospital.
The incident unfolded around 10:18 p.m. in the 3700 block of West Belvedere Avenue, where responding officers located the victim shortly after receiving reports of gunfire. Emergency medical personnel transported him to an area hospital, but he did not survive his injuries.
Homicide detectives identified 49-year-old Rene Parks of Baltimore County as the suspect. She was taken into custody the following day at her home, shortly after the shooting.
Arrest made within hours of fatal shooting
Rene Parks was arrested on April 1 and transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where she now faces multiple charges. Authorities have charged her with first- and second-degree murder, as well as assault and handgun violations.
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Investigators said the shooting stemmed from a domestic-related dispute between the suspect and the victim. No additional details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting have been released.
Key Points
- Rene Parks, 49, arrested in connection to fatal March 31 shooting in Northwest Baltimore
- Victim identified as 43-year-old Garreth Parks Jr., who later died at hospital
- Suspect charged with murder, assault, and handgun violations after April 1 arrest
The investigation remains active as detectives continue to gather information. Authorities are urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact homicide detectives at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.
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