Attempted Murder Defendant Rejects Plea Offer

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Michael Armstrong, 28, rejected the prosecution’s plea offer of 25 years without the possibility of parole on the charges of attempted first-degree murder, firearm use in a felony violent crime, and two counts of firearm possession with a prior felony conviction. He would also be required to register with the Gun Offender Registry.

Instead, Armstrong chose a jury trial on May 5 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Lazette Ringgold-Kirksey.

According to charging documents, on Feb. 19, 2024, Baltimore Police Department (BPD) officers responded to a shooting incident in the 5900 block of Plumer Avenue. Upon arrival, BPD located a victim suffering from gunshot wounds and later recovered multiple 9mm shell casings. Armstrong is prohibited from possessing firearms due to his involvement in a 2015 incident. None were recovered on the scene. Witnesses say they positively identified Armstrong as the suspect through photographic arrays.

If Armstrong is found guilty on all charges, he faces the possibility of life in prison.

The court is currently selecting a jury.