Baltimore Police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting in South Baltimore as 64-year-old Dennis Dorsch. The incident occurred on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at approximately 2:48 p.m. in the 1500 block of Olmstead Street.
According to authorities, officers were flagged down by a citizen who reported the shooting. Upon arriving at the scene, police entered a residence and found Dorsch suffering from a gunshot wound. He was promptly transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Homicide detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and are seeking information from the public. Anyone with details related to the incident is urged to contact the Baltimore Police Department at 410-396-2100. For those wishing to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted through the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP.