Attempted Murder Defendant Pleads Guilty After Victim Refused to Cooperate

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On Sept. 22, a 40-year-old attempted murder defendant scheduled for trial today pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm with a felony conviction before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Yvette Bryant

Christopher Lee was charged with first and second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, reckless endangerment, theft of less than $100, and several firearm charges related to an incident on Feb. 12.

According to a news release, officers were called to a gas station at 427 W. Mulberry Street, where a 21-year-old man was found suffering from a gunshot. 

The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was treated for his injuries. 

Representing himself, Lee pleaded guilty and accepted a plea of 10 years, suspending all but five years without the possibility of parole with two years supervised probation for possession of a firearm with a felony conviction. 

On May 10, Lee rejected a plea of life for first-degree attempted murder; life for second-degree attempted murder; 20 years, the first five years without parole, for the use of a firearm during a violent crime; 15 years, the first five years without parole, for possession of a firearm with a felony conviction; five years for possession of a firearm with a felony conviction; three years for having a loaded handgun on his person; three years for having a handgun in a vehicle; one year for discharging firearms; five years for reckless endangerment; and an additional 90 days in jail with a $500 fine for theft less than $100. 

The victim’s refusal to cooperate led to the prosecutor offering another plea to the defendant.