48-Year-Old Man Denied Bail for the 2nd Time

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A 48-year-old Baltimore man was denied bail on Feb. 1 for the second time after allegedly shooting his niece’s boyfriend last October before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Philip S. Jackson.

Antwan Terry is charged with attempted first and second-degree murder in addition to various assault and weapons charges.

The defendant was first denied bail in April 2021.

During a bail review hearing on Tuesday, the defendant’s defense attorney Maureen Rowland informed the court that on Oct. 2, 2020, the victim, who is dating Terry’s niece, knew the defendant was playing video games in their home on the 1600 block of N. Monroe Street, when a dispute arose. The defendant allegedly shot the victim in the arm and leg.

Rowland also said the defendant and the victim have a history. She said Terry and his niece also had a rocky relationship. Rowland added that her client denied shooting the victim and that the victim was possibly covering for someone else.

“I don’t know how that’s going to be attempted murder,” since the victim was shot in the arm and leg, Rowland informed the court.

The prosecution argued that there was ample evidence of a motive. The victim immediately identified Terry on scene and later at a hospital via photo array. The prosecutor also said the victim has been very cooperative and reachable.

The prosecution requested the defendant be denied bail.

Based on the statements presented from counsel, Judge Jackson granted the prosecution’s request, citing Terry a threat to public safety.

Terry previously rejected a plea offer of 25 years, the first five without parole, for attempted first-degree murder and firearm use during a violent crime in August 2021.

Terry’s trial was initially scheduled last month but is expected to start on June 6.