Defendant Pleads Guilty to Non-Fatal Shooting

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Robert McCormick, 59, pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree murder and use of a firearm in a violent crime on June 16.

Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge John A. Howard presided over what was supposed to be a pre-trial hearing for jury selection, but the hearing ended with the defendant taking a plea agreement. McCormick was sentenced to life, suspending all but all 15 years, the first five without parole. His sentence will be followed by five years of supervised probation, and he will be required to stay away from the victim.

McCormick was originally charged with attempted first- and second-degree murder, reckless endangerment, first-degree assault, destruction of property and related firearm charges.

According to the charging documents and statements made by the prosecution, a physical altercation occurred between the victim and McCormick because the latter was allegedly soliciting drugs outside the victim’s business.

After the altercation took place, McCormick and the victim exchanged fire, and the defendant fired four rounds into the victim’s 2021 Tesla Y.

The victim was able to identify McCormick from area surveillance cameras.

McCormick’s family was also present during his hearing. He said that he would take back his actions if he could.