Shooting Archives - Page 4 of 242

Defense Attorney Claims Weak Evidence Against Double Homicide Suspect in Closing

Details A defense attorney claimed his client is an outstanding family man and falsely accused during a closing argument in a homicide case on November 12 in Baltimore City Circuit Court. ... Read More

Murder Defendant Moves Toward Trial

Details A 19-year-old murder defendant was scheduled for trial during reception court before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland on Nov 8. Montay Anthoney Brown allegedly shot and killed... Read More

Pulaski Highway Murder Defendant’s Trial Continues

Details After a 25-year-old murder defendant declined a plea offer, he was scheduled for trial before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland on Nov 8. Tyquann Flythe is charged... Read More

Ballistics, Cell Phone Evidence Presented in Double Homicide

Details The prosecution called two expert witnesses to discuss ballistic and cell phone evidence linked to a double homicide allegedly committed by Jabre Griffith on Nov. 7. The 19-year-old defendant’s jury... Read More

Police Investigate Fatal Shooting in Northwest District

By Baltimore Witness Staff - November 7, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting |

Details The Baltimore Police Department (MPD) is investigating a homicide that took place on Nov. 7 on the 3700 block of Gwynn Oak Avenue. According to a press release, officers discovered... Read More

Family Member Describes ‘Void’ After Murder

Details At a sentencing hearing Nov. 7, a family member spoke about the emptiness she experienced after losing her cousin to violence. Ky’Mon Young, 18, was found guilty in May of... Read More

Year-Over-Year Trends Show Increase in Plea Deals Offered

Details Plea offers for homicides and non-fatal shooting defendants increased by 114 percent between 2023 and 2024, according to Baltimore Witness data. In 2023, there were 64 plea offers, whereas in... Read More

‘Big Teddy Bear’ Pleads Guilty to Club Shooting

Details A club security guard pleaded guilty before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Yolanda A. Tanner to a shooting outside of a club where he worked. Larry Gordon Jr, 24, pleaded... Read More

Man Pleads Guilty to Shooting His Girlfriend in Front of His Children

Details A 44-year-old man pleaded guilty to attempted murder before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Martin P. Welch on Nov.6. Ricardo Clarke was originally charged with attempted first-degree murder, attempted to... Read More

Police Arrest Suspect in September Murder

Details Detectives from the Baltimore Police Department apprehended at 19-year-old suspect they believe was connected to a homicide on Sept. 14. According to the press release, police arrested Quontay Spinks on... Read More

Shooting Leaves 2 Victims in Critical Condition

By Baltimore Witness Staff - November 6, 2024
Daily Stories | Shooting |

Details While responding to a Shot Spotter alert on the 1800 block of Montford Avenue, Baltimore Police Department (BPD) officers discovered a 30-year-old female and a 29-year-old male suffering from gunshot... Read More

Police Arrest Suspect for August Homicide

Details On Oct. 28, homicide detectives with the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) arrested 44-year-old Damion Thomas.Thomas is charged with the homicide of 37-year-old Brian Nesbitt. The incident took place on Aug.... Read More

Southern District Shooting Investigation

By Baltimore Witness Staff - November 5, 2024
Attempted Murder | Daily Stories | Shooting |

Details On Nov. 2, Southern District patrol officers responded to the 4000 block of Pennington Avenue for the report of a shooting. Once there, officers located a 62-year-old male suffering from... Read More

BPD Death Investigations

By Baltimore Witness Staff - November 5, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting |

Details On Nov. 2, at approximately 9:36 p.m., police and fire personnel responded to the 5900 block of Bonnie View Drive following reports of an active vehicle fire. Once the fire... Read More

southern District Shooting Update

By Baltimore Witness Staff - November 5, 2024
Daily Stories | Shooting |

Details The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) reported a self-inflicted shooting incident that happened on Nov. 2, on the 4000 block of Pennington Avenue. A 62-year-old male victim, who sustained a gunshot... Read More

Western District Shooting Investigation

By Baltimore Witness Staff - November 5, 2024
Daily Stories | Shooting |

Details The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) responded to a reported gunfire on Nov. 3, on the 1500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive adult female victim with... Read More

Eastern District Murder Arrest

By Baltimore Witness Staff - November 5, 2024
Daily Stories | Juveniles | Shooting | Suspects |

Details The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) announced the arrest of a 15-year-old male from Baltimore, who is charged with attempted murder for his alleged involvement in a shooting on Sept. 27,... Read More

Year to Date Homicide and Non-Fatal Shooting Numbers Released by BPD

By Baltimore Witness Staff - November 5, 2024
Daily Stories | Shooting |

Details According to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD), there were 225 homicides in 2023, and there have been 168 in 2024. There were also 548 non-fatal shootings in 2023, and there... Read More

Judge Postpones Murder Trial at Prosecution’s Request

Details On Oct. 29, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland pushed back a trial for a 33-year-old murder defendant to next year. Tyrone Bennett is charged with first-degree murder,... Read More

Judge Sets New Trial Date for Attempted Murder Defendant

Details Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland rescheduled a trial for an attempted murder defendant to February 2025 in a Nov. 4 hearing. Michael Armstrong, 28, is charged with... Read More

Prosecutor Says Electronic Evidence Links Teen to 2023 Double Homicide

Details “There’s no such thing as the perfect murder” and according to Baltimore City prosecutors, defendant Jabre Griffith proves their point with the alleged killing of Ernest Hall and Micah Young—back-to-back... Read More

Judge Grants Prosecution’s Joinder Motion for West Lexington Street Murder

Details Baltimore Circuit Court Judge Barry G. Williams granted the prosecution’s joinder motion for three murder defendants. Charles Bowen, 20, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, armed robbery, conspiracy... Read More

Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Fatally Shooting Roommate Inside Their Apartment in 2023

Details A Baltimore City Circuit Court judge sentenced Markis Russell to 40 years in prison on Oct. 30 for the murder of his roommate, 22-year-old Jeffery Brooks Jr., last year. The... Read More

Parking Dispute With Motorcycle Club Member Turns into a Fatal Shooting

Details A member of the Thunderguards motorcycle club will remain in jail while awaiting trial for the murder of 36-year-old Anthony Martin after he allegedly shot the victim while at a... Read More