Baltimore police charge man in deadly December shooting

Baltimore police charge man in deadly December shooting

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.

Baltimore police charge man in deadly December shooting

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.