Police Seek to Identify Women in Key Highway Homicide

Authorities release video of group they want to question about fatal shooting in Federal Hill.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 7:08pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent shell casing on a dark, gritty surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the aftermath of a violent crime.A single shell casing left behind after a deadly shooting underscores the urgent need for improved public safety measures in Federal Hill.Baltimore Today

Baltimore police are investigating a homicide that occurred early Sunday morning on Key Highway in the Federal Hill neighborhood. Officers responded to the 200 block around 2:40 a.m. and found an unresponsive man who died at the scene. Police have released video footage of a group of women they want to identify in connection with the shooting.

Why it matters

This incident has raised concerns about late-night public safety issues in the popular Federal Hill entertainment district, which is home to many bars, restaurants, and residences. City officials are calling for a comprehensive plan to address the problem and prevent further violence in the area.

The details

According to police, officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 200 block of Key Highway around 2:40 a.m. on Sunday. They found an unresponsive man at the scene who was pronounced dead. Authorities have identified the victim as 28-year-old Brandon Long. Police have released video footage showing a group of women they want to identify and question in connection with the homicide.

  • The shooting occurred around 2:40 a.m. on Sunday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Brandon Long

The 28-year-old victim who was fatally shot on Key Highway.

Zac Blanchard

The Baltimore City Councilman for District 11, who called for a comprehensive plan to address late-night public safety issues in the Federal Hill area.

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What they’re saying

“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, District 11

What’s next

Baltimore police are continuing to investigate the homicide and are asking the public to help identify the group of women seen in the video footage they released.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing public safety challenges in the Federal Hill neighborhood, particularly related to late-night activity and violence. City leaders and the community will need to work together to find solutions that improve safety and quality of life for residents and visitors alike.