Detectives Search for Leads in a 1997 Unsolved Homicide
ORIGINAL January 18, 2024
The sketch of a 1997 homicide suspect may be the key to solving the murder of 46-year-old Yang Yoon on January 21, 1997. At approximately 9 p.m., Baltimore County Police responded to a robbery/shooting at Selma's Liquor Store located at 4602 Washington Boulevard, 21227. When officers arrived, they located Yoon suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Medics transported Yoon to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Witnesses provided detectives with details about Yoon’s involvement. They told detectives Yoon was in the store’s basement when the suspects entered the store with the intent to rob it. A struggle ensued after Yoon ran upstairs and confronted the suspects. During the struggle, Yoon was shot. The two suspects were last seen fleeing the scene in a small newer model car that was the color green.
COMPOSITE SKETCH OF SUSPECT
A witness who observed the suspects before the robbery was able to provide a detailed description of one of the suspects, which led to a composite sketch being completed.
REWARD OFFERED
Anyone with information regarding this case may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
Information may be provided anonymously by contacting Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587 (7LOCKUP). Information provided by phone or online through Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
Residents may also provide details about this crime and those responsible through the Baltimore County Police Department’s iWATCH program.