BALTIMORE – At a private party in downtown Baltimore, more than 100 of Trevor White’s closest friends, family and confidants gathered to celebrate his life.
White, a Baltimore business owner and entrepreneur, was shot and killed on Father’s Day.
“Tonight, you’ll find a lot of networking, a lot of community togetherness, a lot of brotherhood, maybe some sisterhood in there, but it’s all about Trevor White’s legacy,” said his sister, Danielle White.
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The community has announced the shooting death of a prominent business owner in East Baltimore
Trevor White’s sister spoke to WMAR-2 News before a private meeting Friday to speak publicly for the first time since her brother’s death on June 18.
“I miss my brother,” she said. “I want everyone to know that their children belong to them. They were his light, his heart, his everything. As for uplifting things, he did that for the Baltimore community.
The family organized a party to remember the Baltimore man
WMAR-2 News reports that Trevor White, a certified public accountant, and Oliver Neighborhood Comeback Leader and former Boston College defensive lineman, died after being shot outside his home in the Lakeside section of Ednor Gardens. He was 40 years old.
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“He loved his cigarettes.”
Trevor White’s family says. @WMAR2 news The father of 3 had many interests in life.
From family, business to Baltimore.
His family is speaking publicly for the first time since he was killed on Father’s Day.
Police are still looking for suspects. pic.twitter.com/b5Eeood1aN
— Dave Detling (@WMARDave) July 29, 2022
The Baltimore City Police Department said his death remains under investigation.
from Phi Beta Sigma Inc. “We want people to know that we’re not going to rest until we hear something or find out something about the people who did it,” said Kelly Fox, Gar’s best friend and fraternity brother.
Frat brother talks about murdered Baltimore businessman
Fox, along with several of Trevor White’s frat brothers, friends and family celebrated his legacy at a private party at the Buffalo Room, where he was a founding member. White also owned the RYMKS restaurant in Little Italy.
“It was about bringing people together,” Fox said. “It was a connection. It was about helping people grow to the next level.”
White, a father of three, was known as an energetic entrepreneur who opened a charming East Pratt Street restaurant in Little Italy last year. He renovated the property formerly known as Velegia.
“He wanted to uplift Baltimore,” said his sister, Danielle. “He wanted the best for everyone. He even counseled the youth. Teach them about checkbooks, balancing taxes. He even helped them as a job coach.
Party to honor slain Baltimore businessman
Anyone with information about Trevor White’s death is asked to call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP. There is a $16,000 prize.
There is a $16,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case.
