Attempted Murder Archives - Page 6 of 72

Judge Denies Alleged Gang Member’s Request for Home Detention

Details On July 23, defense attorney Gregory Fischer requested at a bail review hearing for his client, 38-year-old Ernest Hudson, to be released and placed on home monitoring to help care... Read More

Attorneys Debate Whether A Shooting Qualifies As Attempted Murder During Closing Arguments

Details The prosecution and defense used closing arguments to prove whether the defendant’s actions resulted to attempted murder or not on July 19 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Lawrence P.... Read More

‘His Actions Were Callous Toward Human Life,’ Prosecution Says at Sentencing

Details Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Anthony F. Vittoria sentenced 27-year-old Dionte Johnson to 45 years in prison for an incident on the 2300 block of East Biddle Street. Johnson was... Read More

Detectives Believe Sargeant Street Shooting ‘Domestic-Related’

Details In reference to the shooting that occurred in the Southern District on July 10, Baltimore Police Department investigators have arrested 24-year-old Christopher Holland of Baltimore. Detectives learned Holland shot the... Read More

Victim Who Lost an Eye in Shooting Testifies

Details A partially blind shooting victim testified during a jury trial on July 18 in Baltimore City Circuit Court. Terrell Parker, 27, allegedly attempted to murder the victim in April 2023... Read More

Trial Begins for Man Charged With Attempted Murder in Drunken Dispute

Details Jurors heard opening statements on July 18 for a case in which the defendant admitted to a shooting, but argued he felt threatened and acted impulsively while under the heavy... Read More

Man Arrested for June Attempted Murder, Robbery

Details In reference to the shooting that occurred in the Western District on June 28, Baltimore Police Department investigators have arrested 46-year-old LaForrest Morgan of Baltimore. Detectives learned that during the... Read More

Defense Warns of Conflicting Evidence in a Non-Fatal Shooting Case

Details Before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Troy K. Hill, on July 17, the defense attorney’s opening statement warned the jury that witnesses will give conflicting versions in an attempted murder... Read More

Mixed Verdict Reached for Man Involved in Social Media Fight

Details A 22-year-old man who became involved in a social media dispute among a group of women was found guilty of various firearm offenses on July 15, but acquitted on most... Read More

Murder Defendant Claims Self-Defense Against Car Thieves

Details A defense attorney claimed his client committed a killing in self-defense during a closing argument given in Baltimore City Circuit Court on July 16. Kyle Cooper, 32, is charged with... Read More

Defendant’s Instagram Account Shows Him At Murder Scene

Details An attempted murder defendant went before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Troy K. Hill for his trial with the prosecution continuing to argue its case. Terrell Parker is charged with... Read More

2 Co-Defendants Plead Guilty to Assault

Details Two women accused of attempted murder appeared pleaded guilty July 16 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Lawrence P. Fletcher-Hill. Sierra Hansley, 38, pleaded guilty to first-degree assault and firearm... Read More

Trial of Man Involved in Social Media Fight Comes to a Close

Details The final witness was called and closing arguments were heard on July 12 in the trial of a man accused of shooting several women during a confrontation that began on... Read More

Bail Denied for Teen Charged in Brooklyn Day Mass Shooting

Details On July 15, counsel argued as to whether a man charged in the Brooklyn Day mass shooting should be granted home detention after a prison fight left him blind in... Read More

Defendant Accused of Shooting at 3 People Rejects Plea Offer

Details On July 12 , a 32-year-old homicide defendant rejected a plea offer in reception court before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland. Jamal Smith is charged with first-degree... Read More

Detective Testifies to Seeing Shooter Hide Behind an Acura

Details On July 12, the third day of trial, the prosecution called five witnesses, including a bystander who recounted the events of the shooting before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jeannie... Read More

Ready Avenue Attempted Murder Defendant Rejects Plea Deal

Details On July 11, a 31-year-old attempted murder defendant rejected a plea deal of 25 years in prison during reception court before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland. Eric Nelson... Read More

Attempted Murder Defendant Rejects 55-Year Prison Sentence

Details On July 11, a 27-year-old attempted murder defendant rejected a plea deal for 55 years in prison during reception court before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland. ... Read More

Estranged Husband Arrested for Shooting Wife

Details In reference to the shooting that occurred in the Eastern District on July 11, Baltimore Police Department investigators have arrested a repeat violent offender, 25-year-old John Edward Brown of Baltimore.... Read More

Trial Begins in 16-Year-Old’s Murder

Details The family of a slain 16-year-old Baltimore teen began an emotional journey July 10 as they observed the beginning of the trial against the man charged with his death before... Read More

Firearm from Crime is Presented in Trial

Details A firearm connected to a February 2023 murder was presented in Baltimore City Circuit Court on July 11 in front of a jury and Judge Jeannie J. Hong. The firearm... Read More

Defendant Faces Trial for 2023 Shooting and Murder

Details A murder defendant went before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jeannie J. Hong for the opening statements of his trial July 10. Jared Ford, 23, is charged with two counts... Read More

Counsel Delivers Opening Statements for Man involved in Social Media Fight Between Women

Details Counsel delivered opening statements July 10 in the trial for a 22-year-old man accused of attempted murder after an altercation that the prosecution claimed “was supposed to be just a... Read More

Repeat Offender Charged With Shooting Teenage Girl

Details In regard to the shooting that occurred in the Central District on June 8, Baltimore Police Department investigators have arrested, Devonte Lassiter of Baltimore. Investigators learned Lassiter shot a 16-year-old... Read More