Kenyan shot dead in Baltimore

Report source: Jeffersonian.com Photo source: Halalausa.org Joram Shijenje (pictured above) in this undated photo was shot in front of his apartment early morning on March 4, 2008.

03/06/08 Police identify victim of fatal shooting in Essex. Police have identified a man found shot in a parking lot area in front of his residence in the 1100 block of Tace Drive in Essex as Joram Shijenje, 34. Police were called to the residence for a report by neighbors of shots fired around 1:13 a.m. March 4. When they arrived they found Shijenje dead of a gunshot wound, police said. Detectives said they do not know if there is any relationship between a gunman and Shijenje, and have not established a motive for the homicide. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call police at 410-307-2020 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587. Those calling Metro Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and might be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. – Staff

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Wednesday, 5 March 2008

A Kenyan man was shot and killed in an apartment complex parking lot in Essex, Baltimore, USA around 1 a.m. Tuesday 4th March, 2008. Joram Shijenje, 34, died in the shooting, according to Baltimore County Police.

Authorities said they responded to the 1100 block of Tace Drive after they received calls from people who heard shots fired in the area.

The late Joram, 34, died in the early morning of Tuesday in the hands of assassins while on his way home from work. Until his death, Joram lived in Baltimore, MD with his younger brother Gilbert. While alive, Joram was a hard working young man, easy going and dedicated to the works of God.

He believed in the law of “Love thy neighbour as you love thy self.” A cheerful giver who didn’t hesitate to help people in need.

Family and friends are meeting daily at 6pm for prayers and funeral arrangements at the late Joram’s home at 1118 Tace Dr, APT 2A, Essex, MD 21221.

For more information please contact: Gilbert (Joram’s brother): Cell: 410-330-4322, Home: 410-878-6331, Malala: 443-690-8471, Kizito: 443-653-0509 or Victor Elolo: 443-846-4100. Any financial assistance towards the cost of the repatriation of the body to Kenya will be much appreciated and can be paid to: Account Name: Gilbert Imbayi, Bank: Bank of America, Routing number: 052001633, Account No: 446001730551.