Homicides Archives - Page 29 of 173

Pedestrian Killed in Southern District Hit-and-Run

By Baltimore Witness staff - August 16, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Traffic | Victims |

Details On Aug. 15, at approximately 11:45 p.m. Southern District patrol officers responded to the 1300 block of Joh Avenue for a report of a pedestrian involved hit & run. Once... Read More

Man Found Dead of Gunshot Wound on South Gilmore Street

By Baltimore Witness staff - August 16, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details On Aug. 15, at approximately 3:31 p.m., Southwest District officers responded to the unit block of South Gilmore Street to investigate a reported shooting. Upon arrival, Baltimore Police Department officers... Read More

Defense Alleges Little Evidence to Show Mulberry Street Murder

Details Two shooting co-defendants went before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jeannie J. Hong for closing arguments on Aug. 14. Darell Parker, 19, and William Holloman, 19, are both charged with... Read More

Elderly Pedestrian Killed in Belair Road Car Accident

By Baltimore Witness staff - August 15, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Traffic | Victims |

Details On Aug. 15, at approximately 11:47 a.m., Northeast District patrol officers responded to the 6600 block of Belair Road for a report of a pedestrian involved crash. Once there, Baltimore... Read More

Man Arrested for East Patapsco Avenue Murder

Details In reference to the homicide that occurred in the Southern District on Aug. 1, Baltimore Police Department investigators have arrested 28-year-old Paul Artis of Baltimore. Investigators learned that Artis fatally... Read More

Survivor of Fatal Shootout Tells Inconsistent Story, Defense Counsel Argues

Details An unscathed victim’s inconsistent story of the fatal shootout that killed 28-year-old Donte Lee raised more questions than answers for defense counsel at the start of homicide defendant Daquan Hawks’... Read More

Closing Arguments Focus on Google Account for Homicide Case

Details Attorneys in a five-day homicide trial gave closing arguments before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Yolanda A. Tanner and both parties focused on the defendant’s Google account. Ameer Gittens, 27,... Read More

Lawyer’s Illness Postpones Homicide Trial

Details The trial of a 23-year-old homicide defendant was postponed because his attorney was sick on Aug. 13, the day the proceeding was scheduled to begin. Jason Johnson is charged with... Read More

Joint Retrial Begins for 19-Year-Old Defendants

Details The retrial of two 19-year-old defendants charged with murder began before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jeannie J. Hong on Aug. 12. William Holloman and Darell Parker both face charges... Read More

Homicide Trial for Alleged Gang Member Delayed to October

Details The trial of an alleged ‘39 Babies’ gang member is postponed until Oct. 15 due to defense attorney, Angela Shelton,’s illness that’s hindering her work. James Brunson, 40, is charged... Read More

2015 Halloween Murder Defendant Accepts Plea Agreement

Details A 34-year-old defendant appeared before Baltimore City Court Judge Kendra Y. Ausby to plead guilty to a Halloween 2015 murder Aug. 12. Anthony Burris was charged with second-degree murder and... Read More

Tiffany Court Shooting Kills Victim

By Baltimore Witness staff - August 12, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details On Aug. 10, at approximately 5:13 p.m., Western District patrol officers responded to the 1100 block of Tiffany Court, for a report of a shooting. Once there, Baltimore Police Department... Read More

Baltimore County Motorcyclist Killed in Southern District Collision

By Baltimore Witness staff - August 12, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Traffic | Victims |

Details On Aug. 9, at approximately 11:33 p.m., Southern District patrol officers responded to the 1000 block of South Caton Avenue for a report of a serious crash with injury. Once... Read More

Woman Shot, Killed on West Lombard Street

By Baltimore Witness staff - August 12, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details On Aug. 9, at approximately 6:08 p.m., Southwest District officers responded to the 1100 block of West Lombard Street to investigate a reported discharging of a firearm. Upon arrival, Baltimore... Read More

BPD Releases Police-Involved Shooting Footage

Details On Aug. 9, the Baltimore Police Department released video footage of a police-involved shooting on the unit block of North Stricker Street on Aug. 5. The suspect, a juvenile, was... Read More

Parties Spar Over Validity of Cell Phone Evidence in A Murder Case

Details Testimony continued in the case of a 27-year-old homicide defendant before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Yolanda A. Tanner on Aug. 9. Ameer Gittens is charged with first-degree murder, firearm... Read More

Vehicular Homicide Defendant With Severe Injuries Denied Home Detention

Details A 26-year-old accused of killing another driver and critically injuring a passenger was denied bail in Baltimore City Circuit Court despite his significant medical issues. David Hanson, Jr. is charged... Read More

GPS Data Key in 2021 Murder Trial

Details Trial began for a 27-year-old homicide defendant accused of killing a man and stealing his rental car in Baltimore City Circuit Court Aug. 8. Ameer Gittens is charged with first-degree... Read More

Northern District Police Make Arrest in May Murder

Details In reference to the homicide that occurred in the Northern District on May 5, Baltimore Police Department investigators have arrested 20-year-old Davonte Hamlett of Baltimore. Investigators learned that Hamlett fatally... Read More

July Breaks 2024 Homicide Record

Details July brought both record-breaking highs and lows of violent crime to Baltimore. The city experienced the highest number of homicides per month and the lowest number of non-fatal shootings per... Read More

Homicide Detectives Investigate North Carey Street Shooting

By Baltimore Witness staff - August 7, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details On Aug. 6, at approximately 3:29 p.m., Western District officers responded to the 1700 block of North Carey Street to investigate a reported shooting. Upon arrival, Baltimore Police Department officers... Read More

2020 Murder Defendant’s Trial Postponed For The Third Time

Details The third trial for a murder defendant was postponed before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland on Aug. 6 Donnell Johnson is charged with first-degree murder, firearm use... Read More

Police Investigate Pedestrian Fatality

By Baltimore Witness Staff - August 6, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Traffic | Victims |

Details Crash Team detectives from the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) are investigating a fatal incident where a male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. The incident occurred on the 2800 block... Read More

Defendant Accepts Plea Deal in 2021 Fairview Avenue Homicide

Details On Aug 5, a murder defendant accepted a plea offer before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Troy K. Hill. Jonathan Bowman, 28, is charged with second-degree murder and firearm use... Read More