November 2023 - Page 3 of 7 - Baltimore Witness

Judge Grants Murder Defendant Pro Se Motions Hearing

Details On Nov. 20, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn heard the complaints of a 47-year-old murder defendant who felt his decision to represent himself, pro se, was not... Read More

West Mulberry Street Homicide Defendant Claims Self-Defense

Details On Nov. 13, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jennifer B. Schiffer heard arguments in a homicide case. The defendant Dominic Hicks and his defense attorney, Michael Cooper, claimed the suspect’s... Read More

Inconsistencies Revealed in Accused Shooter’s Police Statement

Details A 37-year-old man pleaded guilty to attempted second-degree murder on Nov. 20 for his involvement in last year’s shootout at a Marathon gas station in the Woodmere neighborhood. On Nov.... Read More

Detectives Respond to Lyndale Avenue Shooting

By Baltimore Witness staff - November 20, 2023
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting | Victims |

Details On Nov. 17, at approximately 9:17 p.m., Baltimore Police Department officers responded to the 1700 block of Elmley Avenue to investigate a ShotSpotter alert. Upon arrival, officers observed a 43-year-old... Read More

Mental Status of Suspect in Mother’s Murder Remains in Question

Details In mental health court on Nov. 15, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Gale E. Rasin heard the most recent competency status of a defendant charged in his mother’s murder. Kenard Kuniken, 33, is... Read More

Trial Date Set for Defendant Charged in 2022 Attempted Murder Case

Details On Nov. 17, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland scheduled the trial date for a defendant charged with attempted murder. Ahmad Moulden, 36, is charged with attempted first-degree... Read More

Jury Finds Homicide Defendant Guilty of Second-Degree Murder

Details On Nov. 17, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Dana M. Middleton read a verdict of guilty for 53-year-old defendant Shawn Brewton. Brewton was charged with first- and second-degree murder, conspiracy... Read More

BPD Releases Body-Worn Camera Footage of Officer-Involved Shooting

By Baltimore Witness staff - November 17, 2023
Daily Stories | Shooting | Victims |

Details On Nov. 17, the Baltimore Police Department released body-worn camera footage from the police officer-involved shooting that occurred in the Southwest District on the 2600 block of Wilkens Avenue on Nov. 7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prpUhABh8U8 Read More

Help Us Keep the Data Flowing in 2024

By Baltimore Witness Staff - November 17, 2023
Daily Stories | Editors Corner |

Details If you listen to Mayor Scott or Commissioner Worley,it sounds like things are getting better. Homicides and shootings are down. The city is turning around. The criminal justice system is... Read More

Suspects to Receive More Charges After 2016 Stabbing Victim Dies

By Baltimore Witness staff - November 17, 2023
Daily Stories | Homicides | stabbing | Victims |

Details On Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, at 5:29 p.m., Baltimore Police Department officers responded to the 600 block of North Highland Avenue for a report of a cutting. Upon arrival, officers... Read More

Judge Declares Mistrial in First-Degree Murder Trial

Details On Nov. 13, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Martin P. Welch declared a mistrial in the first-degree murder case of Levar Attura Octavies Cooper. Cooper, 45, who is represented by... Read More

Judge Sets Trial Date for Harford County Man Accused of Fatal Stabbing

Details On Nov. 16, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland scheduled a 34-year-old Abingdon man’s murder trial. Gordon Zacharie Staron is charged with first-degree murder and possession of a... Read More

ShotSpotter Alert Leads Officers to Shooting Victim

By Baltimore Witness staff - November 16, 2023
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting | Victims |

Details On Nov. 15, at approximately 11:46 p.m., Western District patrol officers responded to the 2200 block of North Fulton Avenue, in reference to a Shot Spotter alert. Once there, officers... Read More

Four Hospitalized After Southwest District Shooting

By Baltimore Witness staff - November 16, 2023
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting | Victims |

Details On Nov. 15, at approximately 9:39 p.m., Baltimore Police Department officers were patrolling the 2000 block of West Pratt Street when they heard discharging in the immediate area. Upon canvassing... Read More

Victim Dies After North Curley Street Shooting

By Baltimore Witness staff - November 16, 2023
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details On Nov. 15, at approximately 4 p.m., Baltimore Police Department officers responded to the 500 block of North Curley Street to investigate a ShotSpotter alert. Upon arrival, officers observed 32-year-old... Read More

Judge Grants Motions Hearing for Teenage Double-Homicide Defendant

Details On Nov. 15, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland heard defense attorney Howard Cardin request a motions hearing to join three cases facing 18-year-old Jabre Griffith. The defendant... Read More

2021 Homicide Defendant Has Trial Scheduled for 2024

Details On Nov. 15, Ameer Gittens appeared before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Charles J. Peters to stand trial for murder. However, Gittens’ attorney, James Sweeting III, said he was not... Read More

Defendant Argues Self-Defense in West Mulberry Street Homicide

Details On Nov. 15, defense attorney Michael Cooper passionately argued in Baltimore City Circuit Court that his client had a right to defend himself and his child. Dominic Hicks, 38, is... Read More

Trial Begins for Homicide Co-Defendant in West Belvedere Avenue Murder

Details On Nov. 14, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Dana M. Middleton presided in Shawn Brewton‘s murder trial. Brewton, 53, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, firearm use in... Read More

Guilty Verdict Reached for Sturbridge Drive Homicide Defendant

Details Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jeannie J. Hong presided as the jury foreperson read the verdict for Donzo Monk, Jr who was found guilty of first-degree murder on Nov. 14. ... Read More

Investigators Arrest Suspect in South Eutaw Street Shooting

Details In reference to the shooting that occurred in the Central District, on Nov. 8, Baltimore Police Department investigators have arrested 40-year-old Neisha Jackson. Investigators learned that Jackson was involved in... Read More

Medical Examiner Rules Man Died of 2021 Shooting Injuries

By Baltimore Witness staff - November 15, 2023
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details On May 14, 2021, at approximately 5:32 p.m., Southwest District patrol officers responded to a home on the 2500 block of Hollins Street for a report of a shooting. Once... Read More

Western District Shooting Leaves Two Dead

Details On Nov. 14, at approximately 10:32 p.m., Baltimore Police Department officers responded to the 2800 block of Edmondson Avenue to investigate a ShotSpotter alert. Upon arrival, Western District officers observed... Read More

18-Year-Old Brooklyn Homes Mass Shooting Suspect Eyes Transfer to Juvenile Detention Facility

Details An 18-year-old teen charged with 57 counts of attempted murder and weapons charges for his involvement in the Brooklyn Homes mass shooting may be eligible to transfer from the Department... Read More

Month: November 2023