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By
Laura Flores
- April 22, 2025
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Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn sentenced Isaiah Eaddy to 30 years, suspending all but 10, with three years of supervised probation on April 17.
Eaddy, 33, was initially charged with first-degree murder, firearm use in a violent crime, and related firearm violations in connection to the fatal shooting of Kareem Gee. Gee, 20, was shot Jan. 26, 2024, in the 1200 block of E. Preston Street.
Eaddy was found guilty of all charges but first-degree murder and firearm use on March 14. During the proceedings, the prosecution recommended a harsher sentence of 50 years, citing Eaddy’s prior repeated offenses pertaining to drugs and firearm possession .
“When do we say enough is enough? He has had previous issues before,” she asked. Earlier the prosecution argued Eaddy was carrying a firearm with a prior felony conviction and self-defense was not an excuse for the killing.
Defense attorney Matthew Connell maintained that Eaddy only had a firearm the day of the incident for self-defense.
“Mr. Eaddy has never been convicted of a violent offense,” Connell said. “He is not the guy we are looking for — he is just a product of violence, and there is simply no violent history in his record.”
He further contended that labeling self-defense as a violent act was unjustifiable.
“I’m not sure how we can label self-defense as anything else; in no sense was he vicious or heinous,” Connell said. “If you want to discourage crime, go find the robbers that threatened Mr. Eaddy that day.”
Before receiving his sentence, Eaddy apologized.
“I’m sorry for the family and their loss,” he said. “I was also a victim — all I wanted was to get back to my family and my mom.”
His remarks prompted the victim’s family to leave the room in visible distress.
“I know I haven’t had the straightest life, but I am a citizen of the city of Baltimore,” Eaddy said.