ESSEX, MD—A suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a man in downtown Baltimore earlier this month.

Police in Baltimore say that, in connection with the homicide of 48-year-old Timothy Reynolds that occurred on July 7 on East Conway Street, investigators have arrested a 15-year-old male.

Detectives arrested the teen at just after 6:30 a.m. on Thursday at a home in Essex.

Investigators transported the suspect, along with his father, to the Central Booking Intake Facility where he has been charged as an adult with first-degree murder.  He has not been identified by police.

Reynolds was shot and killed after reportedly exiting his vehicle downtown and confronting a group of so-called “squeegee kids” with a baseball bat.

“Today’s arrest in the July 7 homicide at Pratt and Conway Streets is another sad reminder that guns are too easily accessible to our young people. We have seen time and time again the willingness of individuals to illegally carry and use these weapons. And we know they make the decision to do so the moment they leave the house, not just when they pull the trigger,” said Police Commissioner Michael Harrison. “We all need to continue to work together to address the root causes of violence and to provide resources and alternatives to these young people. I hope that today’s arrest brings some closure and peace to the family, friends and loved ones of Timothy Reynolds.”

“I want to thank the Baltimore Police Department, School Police, and all of our partners for the work done to thoroughly investigate this matter and bring someone into custody. As I’ve said continuously – any person that endangers the safety and well-being of anyone on the streets of Baltimore, they will be held accountable. Now we must all support our community in healing especially the impacted families,” said Mayor Brandon M. Scott. “As we allow this case to be handled by the appropriate parties, we must continue to do all we can to prevent people – especially young people – from having to engage in activities that put the lives of others or their own lives at risk. I remain committed to working with leaders from within my administration as well as partners from the public and private sectors to identify and implement plans that will help us reimagine Baltimore – allowing us to live and work in a city of which we can be proud.”