Homicides Archives - Page 49 of 173

2016 Murder Defendant’s Scheduling Hearing Delayed by Prosecutor

Details On Feb. 21, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland was unable to schedule a 27-year-old homicide defendant’s trial date because the prosecutor had yet to meet with a... Read More

Father ‘Intentionally Covered Up’ His Two-Year-Old Daughter’s Murder, Prosecutor Argues

Details A Baltimore City prosecutor argued homicide defendant Christopher Gamble not only shot and killed his two-year-old daughter, Charlee Gamble, but “intentionally covered up” the murder at the family’s home in... Read More

‘Classic Example of Kill or Be Killed,’ Defense Attorney Says During Opening Statements

Details Opening statements were heard in the courtroom of Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Lawrence P. Fletcher Hill on Feb. 21 regarding a Dec. 23, 2022 homicide. Darian McFarland, 34, is... Read More

Trial Begins in Busy Bee Convenience Store Homicide Case

By Sophia Amoroso [former] - February 21, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting |

Details On Feb. 21, counsel presented opening statements before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Anthony F. Vittoria regarding the murder of 21-year-old Caron McCaskill. Isaiah Bell, 21, faces charges of first-degree... Read More

BPD Says Speed Was a Factor in Fatal Belair Road Car Crash

Details On Feb. 21, at approximately 7:33 a.m., Eastern District patrol officers responded to the 3500 block of Belair Road for a report of a fatal crash involving multiple vehicles. At... Read More

Teen Shot, Killed on West Lexington Street

By Baltimore Witness staff - February 21, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details On Feb. 20, at approximately 11:34 p.m., Southwest District patrol officers responded to the 800 block of West Lexington Street for a ShotSpotter alert. Once there, Baltimore Police Department officers... Read More

Toddler’s 2023 Death Caused by Drug Poisoning, Says Medical Examiner

By Baltimore Witness staff - February 20, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Juveniles | Victims |

Details On Oct. 27, 2023, at approximately 4:08 p.m., Northern District patrol officers responded to an area hospital in reference to the death of a baby. Once there, Baltimore Police Department... Read More

Marion Street Shooting Leaves Man in Critical Condition

By Baltimore Witness staff - February 20, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details On Feb. 17, at approximately 3:15 p.m., Central District patrol officers were called to the 200 block of Marion Street for a report of a shooting. Once there, Baltimore Police... Read More

Two Dead After Northwest District Shooting

By Baltimore Witness staff - February 20, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details On Feb. 16, at approximately 10:03 p.m., Baltimore Police Department officers responded to the 4000 block of Kathland Avenue to investigate a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 69-year-old Rickey... Read More

Bereaved Mother Calls for Death Penalty at Sentencing for 2017 Murder

Details Despite defense counsel’s argument to the contrary, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Ronald A. Silkworth allowed bereaved parties to call for the death penalty at the Feb. 15 sentencing of... Read More

Sentencing Postponed for Accessory in First-Degree Murder

Details Defendant Ernest Ford’s sentencing was postponed due to lack of materials and information provided to Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Anthony F. Vittoria. Ford is charged with first-degree murder, firearm... Read More

Man Pronounced Dead on the Scene on North Carrollton Avenue

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

Details On Feb. 16, at approximately 12:31 a.m., Western District patrol officers responded to the 900 block of North Carrollton Avenue for a report of a shooting. Once there, officers located... Read More

Man Accused of Two Separate Murders Receives Trial Dates

Details Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland scheduled the trials of a 24-year-old man facing several criminal cases on Feb. 15. Aamir Benton is charged in two murder cases,... Read More

Defense in Homicide Trial Calls State’s Witness, ‘A Liar and a Snake’

Details On Feb. 14, homicide defendant Donte Simms appeared in court for closing statements before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Dana M. Middleton for his alleged involvement in the 2022 homicide... Read More

Mixed Verdict Reached in Barber Shop Murder Case

Details On Feb. 14, the jury reached a verdict in the case of Donte Simms for allegedly shooting and killing Eric Plater. Simms, 45, was found not guilty of first- and... Read More

Judge Postpones Trial for Pennsylvania Double Murder Defendant

Details On Feb. 14, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland presided over a hearing for a Coal Township, Pa. man accused of committing two murders on two separate occasions... Read More

Manslaughter Defendant’s Sentencing Postponed

Details On Feb. 14, Harry Wallace appeared before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Yolanda A. Tanner for sentencing but last step in the case was postponed. Previous reporting indicates on Oct.... Read More

Acquitted: Trio Accused of 2019 Alleyway Murder Found Not Guilty

Details Three men accused of a retaliatory murder from 2019 were acquitted on Feb. 7 following defense counsels’ arguments of limited evidence linking their clients to the death of 33-year-old Antonio... Read More

Non-Fatal Shooting Defendant’s Sentence May Be Reconsidered

Details On Feb. 12, a 62-year-old defendant appeared before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Lynn S. Mays for a non-fatal shooting. Michael Breckenridge was found guilty of second-degree assault and the... Read More

Man Accused of Killing Roommate Receives May Trial Date

Details On Feb. 12, a 25-year-old murder defendant appeared before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland, with his defense attorney Leonard Gutkoska to set his new trial date. Markis... Read More

Homicide Defendant on Trial for Barber Shop Killing

Details On Feb. 9, a 45-year-old homicide defendant attended court appeared before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Dana M. Middleton. Donte Simms is charged with first-degree murder, firearm use in a... Read More

Trial Date Set for Father Accused of Killing Son by Intoxication

Details On Feb. 12, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland scheduled the trial of a 30-year-old father accused of killing his young son by intoxication. Andre Jackson, Sr. is... Read More

Southwest District Car Crash Kills 29-Year-Old Man

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

Details On Feb. 11, at approximately 6:26 p.m., Baltimore Police Department officers responded to the 400 block of South Monroe Street to investigate a vehicle crash with injury. Once there, officers... Read More

Police Discover 30-Year-Old’s Body With Signs of Trauma

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

Details On Feb. 9, at approximately 9:24 p.m., Baltimore Police Department officers responded to the 6500 block of Parnell Avenue to investigate a call for an unresponsive individual. Upon arrival, officers... Read More