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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

Trial Begins for Man Accused of Druid Heights Murder

Details Counsel delivered opening statements Sept. 3 as trial began for a Baltimore man accused of murdering Tyrez Countess, 21, in Druid Heights last year. Joshua Austin, 31, is charged with... Read More

Justice Served, But Pain Remains–Park Heights Murderer Sentenced to Life

Details Garry Morris, 25, was sentenced to life by Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Nicole K. Barmore on Sept. 3 for the murder of Amare Burruss, 20. Burruss was fatally shot... Read More

Witnesses Present Murder Evidence in Western District Shooting

By Brianna Washington , Liya Osiyemi - September 3, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting |

Details Multiple witnesses presented evidence linking co-defendants Korey Hopson, 23, and Charles Robinson, 27, to the murder of 17-year old Denzel Johnson during trial on Sept.2. Both men are charged with... 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

Defense Questions Lead Detective’s Credibility in Juvenile Murder Trial

Details A police investigator’s testimony was questioned in the juvenile murder trial of Korey Hopson, 23, and Charles Robinson, 27, on Aug. 29. Hopson and Robinson are accused of murdering one... Read More

Second Trial Postponement For Loyola Northway Triple Shooting

Details The trial for a Loyola Northway triple shooting was postponed on Sept. 2 for a second time at the request of defense counsel, as 38-year-old defendant Dominic Pressley’s attorney, Angela... Read More

Baltimore Gang Member to Serve 2 Life Sentences for 2023 Double Murder

Details Tyrone Payne Jr, 23 was convicted on Aug. 21 and sentenced to two life sentences for fatally shooting 20-year old Di’Shon Smith and 21-year old Deshaun Waters in 2023. Payne... Read More

Teenager’s Murder Case Delayed Pending New Counsel

Details Defense attorney Jason Miles submitted a motion before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland to recuse himself from 15-year-old murder suspect Alex’Xander Marasa’s case on Aug. 29, noting... Read More

Suspect in Senior Home Shooting Pleads Guilty, Faces 12 Years

By Ester Allen - August 29, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting |

Details Willie Tyson, 65, pleaded guilty to first-degree assault and felony firearm use before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jennifer B. Schiffer on Aug. 28 after initially planning to take his... Read More

Testimony Concludes Against ‘Big Baby’ Homicide Suspect

By Ethan Russo [former] - August 29, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting |

Details The prosecution called its final witness, a police detective, to testify in the case of murder defendant Uriah Cunningham, also known as “Big Baby.” Cunningham, 32, is charged with the... 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 Attacks Prosecution, Wants Missing Evidence

Details Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jennifer B. Schiffer heard a defense motion to compel the prosecution to disclose relevant evidence during the discovery phase of a trial on Aug. 27. ... 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

Wilhelm Street Murder Suspect Claims Self-Defense

By Brianna Washington , Ester Allen , Carly Hydovitz - August 27, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting |

Details Baltimore City Circuit Judge Troy K. Hill heard opening statements for a Balitimore man on trial for first-degree murder on Aug. 26. Uriah Cunningham, 32, is also charged with felony... 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

Homicide Witness Apparently Contradicts Prior Police Interview

Details As testimony began on Aug. 26 in the trial of a Baltimore man accused of fatally shooting a stranger in the back, a witness apparently contradicted statements she previously made... 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

Kidnapping, Homicide Defendant Still Jailed

Details The detention of murder defendant Tyler Liggins was reviewed by Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge LaZette Ringgold-Kirksey and extended on Aug. 22. Liggins, 29, has been held since July. He... 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

‘I Can’t Change What I Did,’ Says Double Homicide Defendant Sentenced to Two Life Terms

Details Dandre Woods-Bethel, 29, betrayed little emotion as Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Paul E. Alpert sentenced him to two life terms plus 28 years for a double-homicide. “I can’t change... Read More

Wounded Shooting Suspect Pleads Guilty to Gun Possession

By Sage Cho - August 25, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting |

Details K’Hova Barfield, 23, pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a regulated firearm before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Michael A. DiPietro on Aug. 25. In exchange for his guilty plea,... Read More