Shooting Archives - Baltimore Witness

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 on Aug. 21 for fatally shooting 20-year old Di’Shon Smith and 21-year old Deshaun Waters... 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

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

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

‘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

Jury Acquits New Year’s Eve Shooting Suspect

Details On Aug. 22, Tyree Green was acquitted of attempted murder and related counts in a trial before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Piper F. McKeithen. Green, age 24, was charged... Read More

Man Shot Dead in Druid Hill Park

By Baltimore Witness Staff - August 23, 2025
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting |

Details The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) announced a homicide investigation in the Western District. On Aug. 22, at approximately 9:34 p.m., Western District Officers responded to the 700 block of Druid... Read More

Roommate Shooting Trial Delayed For Second Day

Details On Aug. 22, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jennifer B. Schiffer was scheduled to preside over the trial of Craig Williams, 56, who is accused of the non-shooting of his... Read More

Shooting Defendant Will Stay in Jail

By Ethan Russo [former] - August 22, 2025
Daily Stories | Shooting |

Details Isaiah Eckels‘ confinement without bail was prolonged in a hearing on Aug. 22. Eckels, 20, is accused of several firearms charges in connection with an incident on May 17, in... Read More

17-Year-Old Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder in McElderry Park Shootout Last Year

Details The mother of 17-year-old Kimora Crapper rushed out of the courtroom and openly wept on Aug. 21 when the young teen pleaded guilty to attempted second-degree murder for her involvement... Read More

Trial Closes in New Year’s Eve Date Shooting Case

By Ethan Russo [former] - August 21, 2025
Attempted Murder | Daily Stories | Shooting |

Details Attorneys debated the guilt of attempted murder defendant Tyree Green during their closing arguments on Aug. 21 in a case about a date gone badly wrong. Green, 24, is charged... Read More

Man Shot on Woodbrook Avenue Succumbs to Injuries

By Baltimore Witness Staff - August 21, 2025
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) announced a homicide investigation in the Western District. On Aug. 20, at approximately 1:32 p.m., Western District patrol officers responded to the 2800 block of... Read More

Teen Shot in Central Park heights Succumbs to Life-Threatening Injuries

By Baltimore Witness Staff - August 21, 2025
Court | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) announced the death of Montrel Brooks-Davis, 18. The incident occurred on Aug. 20, in the 5100 block of Beaufort Avenue. Police initially responded to the... Read More

Teen Shooting Suspect a Court No-Show, Trial Delayed

Details A 17-year-old teenager charged in a firefight in McElderry Park last September was given a strict warning on Aug. 20 after refusing transportation to Baltimore City Circuit Court for trial.... Read More

Football Shooting Trial Hinges on Questionable Witness’ Credibility

Details On the final day of 17-year-old Devon Rich’s attempted murder trial on Aug. 20, counsel debated the validity of witness’ testimony before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Althea M. Handy.... Read More

Landlord-Tenant Dispute Over Fire Damage Results in a Shooting

Details A 30-year-old man will remain behind bars as he awaits trial for allegedly shooting at his landlord during an argument over damaged property. Marcus Dupree Hill appeared in Baltimore City... Read More

Prosecution Seeks Attempted Murder Conviction for 15-Year-Old Accused of Shooting 2 Teens

Details A 15-year-old teen is expected to be tried as an adult this fall for the attempted murder of two teenagers last October. Tracen Anthony and his attorney, Hunter Pruette, made... Read More

Defense Attorney Says He ‘Could Not Wait’ For Jury to See Football Game Shooting Evidence

Details The attempted murder trial of 17-year-old Devon Rich began on Aug. 19 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Althea M. Handy, as counsel disputed whether evidence placed Rich at the... Read More

Jury Deliberates 7-Year-Old Turf War Homicide Case

Details Counsel debated DNA, cellphone and journal entry evidence as the drug-related murder trial of Tyrone Gerald White, 42, closed on Aug. 19. White is charged with first- and second-degree murder,... Read More