The trial of Travis Braxton concluded on Oct. 27 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Paul J. Cucuzzella, with the jury finding the defendant not guilty of attempted murder, but guilty of home invasion, firearm use in a felony violent crime and conspiracy to commit second-degree assault.
Braxton, 23, was charged with attempted first- and second-degree murder, first-degree assault, home invasion, and multiple firearm and conspiracy violations in connection to a shooting incident that occurred Oct. 13, 2024 at the victim’s residence on the 4300 block of Sheldon Avenue.
The defendant’s 45-year-old father, Larry Braxton, faces similar charges for allegedly forcing his way into the victim’s home alongside his son. Larry was later seen fleeing the scene with Travis.
The victim, a 28-year-old pregnant woman whose ten-year old daughter was also present at the scene, testified that the incident originated from a verbal altercation between the victim, Travis, and his girlfriend outside the victim’s house. The argument escalated, causing the victim to throw a brick at Travis’ girlfriend. Although she missed her mark, the brick struck and shattered the front door. The victim said that once she realized the altercation had turned physical, she stepped back in the house to put on her shoes, preparing to fight.
As the victim shouted at her daughter to stay in her room, Travis kicked down the door and shot the victim, breaking her leg. According to her testimony, the incident left her with permanent nerve damage to her right leg and foot.
The verdict followed emotional testimony from Travis’ grandmother — who is also Larry’s mother — and girlfriend, who described the confrontation as it turned physical, including the threats that were made and the shattered glass door. Though both witnesses agreed that Travis never entered the victim’s home, prosecutors argued that his actions and his father’s involvement suggested the incident was an organized attack.
Following the jury’s mixed verdict, Travis awaits sentencing. According to the Maryland Judiciary website, the court has yet to schedule a disposition hearing.
