BALTIMORE - Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, D-Md. passed away on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 2:45 a.m. due to complications related to long-standing health challenges.

He served Maryland’s 7th District since being elected to finish Kweisi Mfume’s term in 1996. The district encompasses Baltimore City and Howard County.

Congressman Cummings spearheaded a range of investigations into the Trump administration, including issues related to the impeachment inquiry. 

News of his death was released by his office.

Cummings was 68 years old.