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Trial Concludes in East Patapsco Avenue Shooting

By Sarah Mullen [former] - April 13, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

Details Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn presided as the jury heard closing arguments in an East Patapsco Avenue non-fatal shooting case on April 12. Co-defendants Trey Allen and... Read More

Jury Hears Closing Arguments in a ‘Cold-Hearted Kill’

Details “No [witness] has said Mr. Brown has done this shooting,” said defense attorney Benjamin Charlton, defending 36-year-old Nathan Brown in a homicide that occurred in April 2022. Now, two years... Read More

Defense Attorney Questions Whether Victim Shot Himself

Details David Boyd, 43, appeared before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Barry G. Williams on March 20 for opening statements in an attempted murder trial with the defense challenging the victim’s... Read More

Non-Fatal Shooting Defendant’s Case Dismissed

Details On April 12, a 34-year-old defendant appeared for a jury trial before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Robert K. Taylor, Jr,, but his case was dropped. Jose Valladares-Morales was charged... Read More

Southwest District Shooting Victim Receives Treatment

By Baltimore Witness staff - April 12, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting | Victims |

Details On April 12, at approximately 12:01 a.m., Southwest District patrol officers responded to the 600 block of South Beechfield Avenue for a report of discharging. Once there, officers located a... Read More

Prosecutor Says Murder Suspect, ‘Wanted to Go Beat’ the Victim

Details On April 4, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Lawrence R. Daniels heard more testimony in 53-year-old murder defendant Shawn Brewton‘s murder trial. Brewton is charged with first-degree murder, firearm use... Read More

Jamestowne Court Attempted Murder Defendant’s Trial Postponed

By Breanna Pompey [former] - April 11, 2024
Attempted Murder | Court | Daily Stories | Suspects |

Details On April 4, attempted murder defendant Malik Alford’s trial was postponed and rescheduled before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland. Alford, 22, is currently facing charges for attempted... Read More

Man Accused of First-Degree Murder Receives Trial Date

Details On April 4, murder defendant Kyle Cooper received a July trial date from Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland. Cooper, 32, is currently charged with first-degree murder, two... Read More

Attempted Murder Defendant Rejects Plea Deal

Details On April 4, attempted murder defendant Fernnell Harrison was given a June trial date by Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland. Harrison, 41, is currently charged with attempted... Read More

Judge Denies Trial Postponement for Robbery, Attempted Murder Defendant

Details On April 4, non-fatal shooting defendant Rico Blick exchanged words with Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland about his long delayed trial. Blick, 29, is current facing charges... Read More

Central District Victim Refuses to Cooperate With Detectives

By Baltimore Witness staff - April 11, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting | Victims |

Details On April 10, at approximately 9:50 p.m., Central District patrol officers responded to an area hospital for a walk-in shooting victim seeking treatment for a gunshot wound. Upon arrival at... Read More

Lauretta Avenue Shooting Victim in Stable Condition

By Baltimore Witness staff - April 11, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting | Victims |

Details On April 10, at approximately 4:06 p.m., Western District patrol officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Lauretta Avenue for a ShotSpotter alert. Upon arrival, Baltimore Police Department officers... Read More

Opening Statements Delivered in ‘a Case About Silence’

Details With Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Althea M. Handy presiding parties debated the guilt or innocence of 30-year-old Nathan Brown who is accused of killing 42-year-old Correll McQueen on April... Read More

Homicide Defendant Found Guilty in 2021 Shooting

Details On April 5, a jury read its guilty verdict to Michael Harvey before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Gregory Sampson. Harvey, 47, represented by defense attorney Jason Ott, was found... Read More

Murder Victim’s Family Says to Shooter, ‘May Every Breath You Take Be Poison’

Details Homicide defendant Shawn Brewton was sentenced on April 10 by Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Dana M. Middleton for his role in the fatal shooting of 38-year-old William Smith. The... Read More

Homicide Defendant Receives Trial Date

Details On April 10, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland set a trial date for 30-year-old Kwante Betters. Betters is charged with first-degree murder, firearm use in a felony... Read More

Mistrial: Homicide Defendant Weighs Plea Deal, Gets Trial Date

Details On April 10, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland set a trial date for 19-year-old Devin Curry while he considers a plea deal. Curry is charged with first-degree... Read More

Acquitted: Accused Mastermind of 2022 Murder Found Not Guilty

Details A Baltimore City jury acquitted Draquan Smith for the murder of 20-year-old Joshua Camara after he was accused of masterminding the victim’s death in March 2022. Two years later, on... Read More

Attempted Murder Defendant Found Guilty of Paralyzing Victim in 2022

Details On April 3, a jury found Dionte Johnson guilty before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Anthony F. Vittoria. Johnson, 26, represented by defense attorney Natalie Finegar, was found guilty of... Read More

Trial Commences in East Patapsco Avenue Non-Fatal Shooting

Details On April 9, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn presided over opening statements in the trial of two co-defendants accused of assault in connection to a July 2023... Read More

Teen Suffers Multiple Gunshot Wounds on Franklin Street

Details On April 9, at approximately 8:35 p.m., Southwest District patrol officers were patrolling Franklin Street when they heard gunshots coming from the 3900 block of Franklin Street. Upon arrival, Baltimore... Read More

Defense Attorney Says Attempted Murder Case ‘Makes No Sense’

Details On April 5, a 41-year-old’s attempted murder trial continued before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Robert K. Taylor, Jr. with closing arguments. Dwaun Hawkins is charged with four counts of... Read More

Man Accused of Shooting at Club Bellissimo Security Guard Released on Own Recognizance

Details A 22-year-old Bowie man accused of shooting at a security guard at Club Bellissimo was released on his own recognizance on April 9, meaning he can remain at liberty while... Read More

Pikesville Man Turns Himself in for Teen’s Death

Details In reference to the homicide that occurred in the Central District on April 1, Baltimore Police Department investigators have arrested 19-year-old Dejuan Cole of Pikesville, Md. Dejuan Cole was wanted for... Read More