Deadly Shooting Captured on Security Cam in Baltimore's Federal Hill

Video shows chaotic moments before fatal incident near popular neighborhood plaza

Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:35am

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A fatal shooting in Baltimore's Federal Hill community was captured on security camera footage, showing a group of people gathering in a parking lot before shots were fired and people fled the scene. The victim was seen running away before collapsing on the sidewalk. Police are now using the video footage to search for a suspect.

Why it matters

The shooting occurred in a popular neighborhood plaza near several businesses, raising concerns about public safety in the Federal Hill area. The incident comes after a string of previous incidents that led to the creation of a neighborhood patrol group that hired private security, though crime numbers have remained an issue.

The details

The security camera footage, obtained exclusively by WJZ, shows a group of people gathering in the parking lot of a small plaza on Key Highway. After shots were fired, people are seen running away toward the neighborhood and the Inner Harbor area, while others sped away in vehicles. The victim was seen running away before collapsing on the sidewalk. The plaza where the shooting occurred is directly behind the home of Ian Neuman, president of the Federal Hill Neighborhood Patrol, who said he heard three or four gunshots that morning.

  • The shooting occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 6, 2026.
  • The MATCOM security camera that captured the footage was set up about a week before the shooting.

The players

MATCOM Office of Public Safety

A private security company that operates cameras in the Federal Hill neighborhood of Baltimore to help keep the community safe.

Ian Neuman

The president of the Federal Hill Neighborhood Patrol, a group of neighbors who pay for private security in the area from spring to fall, which has led to a 41% drop in some crime categories.

Zac Blanchard

The Baltimore City Councilman who represents the Federal Hill neighborhood and is calling for a new strategy to keep the area safe.

Brandon Bennett

The owner of the newly opened Tipsy Scoop Barlour, located near the plaza where the shooting occurred, who has seen people gather in the lot before.

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What they’re saying

“I would say that you could see something like this coming a mile away. Things down on that part of the neighborhood have been bad for years.”

— Ian Neuman, President, Federal Hill Neighborhood Patrol

“Usually, I don't know why this area, but they'll pull into this lot, just hang out, hang out at their cars with their friends, so this seems to be a hangout spot.”

— Brandon Bennett, Owner, Tipsy Scoop Barlour

“This stretch of Key Highway has been a severe late-night public safety problem for years now. We need a comprehensive plan to discourage bad late-night behavior there. I hope to see city agencies, businesses, and the residential community working together to prevent further tragedies there.”

— Zac Blanchard, Baltimore City Councilman

What’s next

Baltimore police are now using the security camera footage to search for a suspect in the deadly shooting. The Federal Hill Neighborhood Patrol and local businesses are calling for a new strategy from the city to improve public safety in the area and prevent further incidents.

The takeaway

The fatal shooting in Federal Hill highlights the ongoing challenges with crime and public safety in the Baltimore neighborhood, despite efforts by local residents and businesses to address the issues through private security measures. The incident underscores the need for a comprehensive, collaborative approach between the city, law enforcement, and the community to find solutions and prevent future tragedies.