On Sept. 30, Nathaniel Green 44, was sentenced by Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Catherine Chen, for his involvement in an Aug. 15, 2025 shooting on the 2400 block of E. Oliver Street.
During the proceeding, the judge was highly critical of the police investigation.
Green was found guilty by a jury on July 17 of attempted manslaughter, first degree assault, reckless endangerment, and numerous firearm charges.
According to court documents, police responded to reports of a shooting. Investigators learned that the victim was walking with his girlfriend to a store when an altercation with the defendant occurred which resulted in the victim being shot in the upper chest. In an effort to get help, he ran door to door until he found someone who called 911.
Police say they were able to identify Green through a database based on witness accounts and surveillance footage. Green claimed that during an altercation the victim threatened him with a baseball bat and that he acted in self-defense.
During the hearing Green said, “ I want help with my drug addiction, that’s my downfall. I’m very religious now.”
“This case is disturbing on many levels,” said the prosecutor, noting the shooting happened in broad daylight arguing Green’s behavior is a threat to public safety.
Prior to passing sentence, Judge Chen agreed with defense attorney Mary Lloyd Patton about how police handled the case.
The judge said “The Baltimore Police Department did a terrible job in this investigation”, criticizing what she termed an inadequate interview with the victim and that a baseball bat was left at scene overnight.
Judge Chen said she has “a lot of compassion” for Green given his drug addiction and mental health issues.
Nonetheless, she sentenced Green to 35 years, suspending all but 20 for the shooting.
