Judge Pushes Back Trial for Non-Fatal Shooting Due to Sick Witness

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The trial for a non-fatal shooting defendant was postponed on Oct. 19 due to the witness being sick on Oct. 19.

The prosecutor informed the court that the witness was showing COVID-like symptoms but that they were awaiting test results. Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn suggested that this would be an excellent case for a hybrid virtual trial and suggested they move forward because the witness could get sicker by the day.

Defense attorney Brandon Mead represents the defendant, who is charged with the use of a firearm in a felony violent crime, firearm possession with a felony conviction, illegal possession of a regulated firearm, illegal possession of ammo, having a handgun on his person, having a loaded handgun on his person, four counts each of first and second-degree assault, malicious destruction of property valued more than $1000, malicious destruction of property valued less than $1000 and having a deadly weapon with the intent to injure in connection with an incident on Jan. 27, 2021.

According to the Maryland Judiciary website, the defendant’s trial date is scheduled for Nov. 10 at 9:30 a.m.