Attempted Murder Archives - Baltimore Witness

August Marks Drastic Decline in Homicides, Decrease in Shootings

Details Baltimore saw declines in both homicides and non-fatal shooting incidents in August over July, marking a change in the previous month’s trend. Baltimore Witness data recorded 23 shootings occurred throughout... Read More

November Trial Set For Attempted Murder Defendant

By Amari Santana - September 16, 2025
Attempted Murder | Court | Daily Stories | Shooting |

Details LaForrest Morgan, 47, appeared before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland on Sept. 12 to receive a trial date. Morgan is facing 13 charges, including attempted first-second-degree murder,... Read More

Jury Returns Not Guilty Verdict for Man Accused of Shooting at His Sons

By Brianna Washington - September 12, 2025
Attempted Murder | Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting |

Details Kevin Hawkins Sr., 51, was found not guilty by a jury of all charges he faced in connection to a disorderly family dispute on Sept. 5. Hawkins was initially charged... Read More

Jury Acquits Defendant of Murder, But Finds Him Guilty for Firearm Charges

By Brianna Washington - September 12, 2025
Attempted Murder | Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting |

Details A jury found 25-year-old Joseph Linwood Edwards not guilty of murder, assault and reckless endangerment on Sept. 9. Edwards was initially charged with attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, firearm use... Read More

Jury Finds Man Guilty of Triple Murder in Neighbor Dispute

Details Convicted homicide defendant Marvelle Worsley is facing multiple life sentences for the triple murder of his neighbor’s family members following a jury’s guilty finding on Aug 15. A jury found... Read More

Police Arrest Suspect in Connection to Shooting on Islamic Way

By Baltimore Witness Staff - September 11, 2025
Attempted Murder | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

Details The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) announced the arrest of Shuaib Franklin, 25, in connection to a shooting incident that occurred Sept. 10 in the Western District. Franklin was arrested on... Read More

North Avenue Shooting Victim Grievously Wounded, Aunt Testifies

By Aubrey Mbimba - September 9, 2025
Attempted Murder | Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting |

Details Witnesses testified on Sept. 8 about video footage claiming to show defendant Joseph Linwood Edwards, 25, shooting a male victim in Northwest Baltimore last April. Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge... Read More

21-Year-Old Man Found Guilty of Frankford Gardens Mass Shooting

By Sage Cho - September 9, 2025
Attempted Murder | Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting |

Details A 21-year-old Baltimore man was found guilty of 15 of 27 charges in connection to a mass shooting incident that occurred outside a tobacco shop in the Frankford Gardens shopping... Read More

Judges Delay Murder And Shooting Cases

Details Two Baltimore men–one charged with murder, the other accused of attempted murder–had their court proceedings delayed on Sept. 9 in Baltimore City Circuit Court. Timothy Knott, 28, faces multiple charges... Read More

Attempted Murder Defendant Acquitted on All 18 Charges

By Wesley Dixon - September 8, 2025
Attempted Murder | Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting |

Details Nearly two years after he was initially charged, 22-year-old defendant Zahlir Gantt will walk free after Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Timothy J. Doory deemed the state’s evidence against him... Read More

Judge Dismisses Attempted Murder Charges Against Baltimore Mother Over Prosecutorial Missteps

Details A 43-year-old mother accused of shooting at her son and injuring another woman earlier this year had her attempted murder charges dismissed on Sept. 4 following prosecutorial prejudice. Baltimore City... Read More

Trial Begins for Man Accused of Shooting at Frankford Plaza Strip Mall

By Ester Allen - September 4, 2025
Attempted Murder | Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting |

Details The court heard opening statements on Sept. 4 in the trial of 21-year-old Zavon Beasley, who is accused of opening fire on four people outside a Frankford Avenue shopping center... Read More

Lawyers Debate Forensic Evidence in Drive-By Murder Trial

By Estephany Sanchez - September 3, 2025
Attempted Murder | Court | Shooting | Videos |

Details Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jeannie J. Hong heard testimony from four witnesses on Sept. 2 during the trial of Korey Hopson, 23, and Charles Robinson, 27, who are both... Read More

Defense Claims Shooting Suspect’s Rights Were Violated

Details Trial remains pending for defendant Zahlir Gantt, 22, who pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and other charges during a Sept. 2 hearing before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Timothy... Read More

Man, 38, Arrested in Connection to Edmondson Avenue Shooting

By Baltimore Witness Staff - September 2, 2025
Attempted Murder | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

Details The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) announced the arrest of 38-year-old James Barrett of Baltimore in connection to a shooting incident that occurred Aug. 8 in the Western District. The shooting... Read More

Woman Faces Decades in Prison For Police-Involved Road Rage Shooting

Details A 36-year-old woman is facing up to 70 years in prison for a police-involved road rage shooting that left another woman injured. On Aug. 27, Teneshia Pollock agreed to an... Read More

Pending Transfer to Juvenile Court For Attempted Murder Suspect

Details A Baltimore man accused of attempted murder appeared in Baltimore City Circuit Court on Aug. 28 to review a pending motion to transfer his case to juvenile court. Keon Brooks,... Read More

Defense’s Schedule Conflict Postpones Attempted Murder Case By 3 Months

Details A 35-year-old Baltimore man’s attempted murder trial was delayed on Aug. 27 as his defense counsel is trying another case. Attorney Donald Wright, who represents Timothy Lee Briggs Jr., was... Read More

Irvington Liquor Store Shooter Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder

By Sage Cho - August 27, 2025
Attempted Murder | Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting |

Details A 46-year-old man pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree murder before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Lynn Stewart Mays on Aug. 27, accepting a sentence of 50 years, suspending all but... Read More

Late October Trial Set For Fayette Street Shooting Suspect

By Aubrey Mbimba - August 26, 2025
Attempted Murder | Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting |

Details Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland set a three-day trial starting Oct. 28 for defendant Tyrone White after he rejected a plea on Aug. 25. White, 40, faces... Read More

Greenmount West Shooting Suspects Look to Join Trial Cases

Details Two Baltimore men accused of conspiring to assault a man in the Greenmount West neighborhood on April 24 are set to return to court Sept. 23 for a motion to... Read More

Jury Acquits New Year’s Eve Shooting Suspect

Details On Aug. 22, Tyree Green was acquitted of attempted murder and related counts in a trial before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Piper F. McKeithen. Green, age 24, was charged... Read More

Roommate Shooting Trial Delayed For Second Day

Details On Aug. 22, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jennifer B. Schiffer was scheduled to preside over the trial of Craig Williams, 56, who is accused of the non-shooting of his... Read More

17-Year-Old Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder in McElderry Park Shootout Last Year

Details The mother of 17-year-old Kimora Crapper rushed out of the courtroom and openly wept on Aug. 21 when the young teen pleaded guilty to attempted second-degree murder for her involvement... Read More