Support is on the rise for a Maryland high school senior and upcoming Towson University student shot and killed last week.
Olamide Olakanye, 18, of Upper Marlboro died at a nearby hospital after being shot on the 1200 block of Dunbar Oaks Drove around 11:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, Daily Voice reported.
He was found wounded from the gunfire following a crash on the 5300 block of Sheriff Road, where police determined that he had driven himself from away from the scene just moments earlier.
Meanwhile, upwards of $14,600 has been raised on a GoFundMe launched for Olamide’s final expenses in less than a week.
“Olamide, also known as Stephen, a senior of Charles Herbert Flowers High School had a bright future of going to Towson University,” reads the campaign.
“[Please] assist to help with funeral for the untimely death of our young GEM.”
Tributes and condolences quickly hit social media as well:
Click here to view/donate to ‘In Loving Memory of Stephen Olamide Olakanye’ on GoFundMe.
“He was such a calm and composed person,” reads one of several tributes on the campaign. “We talked about his aspirations to transfer to [Towson] University and pursue a career in IT. It's unfortunate that he's no longer with us, but let's cherish the memories we shared with him.”
The case remains under investigation with Detectives working to develop a motive and identify a possible suspect. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment. Anyone with information is asked to contact a Homicide Unit detective at 301-516-2512 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).
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