Police Seek Two Women in Fatal Federal Hill Shooting

Authorities release video of suspects in April 5 incident that killed 40-year-old Brandon Long Sr.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 11:25pm

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An extreme close-up of a spent shell casing on a dark, textured surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conveying a stark, gritty, and investigative aesthetic.The aftermath of a fatal shooting in Baltimore's Federal Hill neighborhood exposes the ongoing public safety challenges facing the community.Baltimore Today

Baltimore Police are searching for two women believed to have been involved in the fatal shooting of Brandon Long Sr. in the city's Federal Hill neighborhood on April 5. Authorities have released security footage showing the suspects fleeing the scene after the incident, and are requesting the public's help in locating the pair.

Why it matters

The shooting in Federal Hill is the latest in a string of violent crimes that have plagued the neighborhood in recent years, with common assault being the most frequently reported offense. City officials are now calling for a collaborative effort between law enforcement, businesses, and the community to address the ongoing public safety concerns.

The details

According to police, 40-year-old Brandon Long Sr. was shot and killed following a dispute that took place overnight in Federal Hill on April 5. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Long unresponsive and pronounced him dead. Security footage obtained by WJZ shows a group of people running away after the gunshots were fired, with Long seen fleeing before collapsing on a nearby sidewalk. Travon Lemon, a 27-year-old Maryland resident, has been charged with first-degree murder, assault, and handgun violations in connection with the incident.

  • The shooting occurred on April 5, 2026.
  • Travon Lemon was charged on April 15, 2026.

The players

Brandon Long Sr.

A 40-year-old man who was fatally shot in the Federal Hill neighborhood of Baltimore on April 5, 2026.

Travon Lemon

A 27-year-old Maryland resident who has been charged with first-degree murder, assault, and handgun violations in connection with the shooting of Brandon Long Sr.

Zac Blanchard

A Baltimore City Councilman who is urging the community to work together to address the ongoing public safety issues in the Federal Hill neighborhood.

Ian Neuman

A representative of the Federal Hill Neighborhood Patrol who reports that crime numbers have dropped by 41% in some areas of the neighborhood.

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What they’re saying

“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

Police are continuing their investigation and are asking the public for help in locating the two women seen in the security footage.

The takeaway

The fatal shooting in Federal Hill highlights the ongoing public safety challenges facing the neighborhood, which has seen a decline in crime in some areas but still struggles with issues like common assault. City officials and community leaders are now calling for a collaborative effort to address these problems and prevent further violence.