Baltimore City Deputy Mayor Anthony Barksdale died on Thursday, Mayor Brandon Scott said. He was 53 years old.

"Tony Barksdale was the epitome of what it means to be a public servant, but more importantly, he was a standard bearer of what it means to be a good man," Mayor Scott said. "For three-plus decades, he served his city with one purpose: to make it safer for all Baltimoreans."

Barksdale has been with Baltimore City for 30 years

Barksdale, who grew up in West Baltimore, has been involved with Baltimore City's public safety for more than 30 years. He started as a police officer in 1993, and he worked his way through the ranks, ending with his role as Deputy Mayor.

Mayor Scott appointed Barksdale as the city's Deputy Mayor for Public Safety on July 8, 2022.

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