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July Shootings on The Rise in Baltimore City, Homicides Numbers Unchanged

Details Non-fatal shootings in Baltimore City hit an upswing in July over the previous month, continuing a rising trend as seen earlier this year. According to Baltimore Witness data, there were... Read More

Defendant in Fatal 2016 Stabbing Deemed Competent for Sentencing

Details A Baltimore man accused of fatally stabbing Andras Horvath, 73, on Dec. 2, 2016 was ordered to remain confined at a hospital pending his sentencing during a pre-sentencing competency review... Read More

Attorneys Debate Forensic Evidence as Juvenile Murder Trial Closes

Details Counsel debated the validity of DNA evidence as trial closed Sept. 3 for two Baltimore men accused of murdering a teenager during a drive-by shooting last May. Korey Hopson, 23,... Read More

Trial Begins for Man Accused of Druid Heights Murder

Details Counsel delivered opening statements Sept. 3 as trial began for a Baltimore man accused of murdering Tyrez Countess, 21, in Druid Heights last year. Joshua Austin, 31, is charged with... Read More

Defense Questions Lead Detective’s Credibility in Juvenile Murder Trial

Details A police investigator’s testimony was questioned in the juvenile murder trial of Korey Hopson, 23, and Charles Robinson, 27, on Aug. 29. Hopson and Robinson are accused of murdering one... Read More

Second Trial Postponement For Loyola Northway Triple Shooting

Details The trial for a Loyola Northway triple shooting was postponed on Sept. 2 for a second time at the request of defense counsel, as 38-year-old defendant Dominic Pressley’s attorney, Angela... Read More

Man, 38, Arrested in Connection to Edmondson Avenue Shooting

By Baltimore Witness Staff - September 2, 2025
Attempted Murder | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

Details The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) announced the arrest of 38-year-old James Barrett of Baltimore in connection to a shooting incident that occurred Aug. 8 in the Western District. The shooting... 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

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

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

Kidnapping, Homicide Defendant Still Jailed

Details The detention of murder defendant Tyler Liggins was reviewed by Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge LaZette Ringgold-Kirksey and extended on Aug. 22. Liggins, 29, has been held since July. He... Read More

Greenmount West Shooting Suspects Look to Join Trial Cases

Details Two Baltimore men accused of conspiring to assault a man in the Greenmount West neighborhood on April 24 are set to return to court Sept. 23 for a motion to... 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

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

Trial Postponed For Murder Defendant Representing Himself

Details Jamal Smith’s murder trial was postponed for medical reasons on Aug. 22 following a request from the prosecution before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland. Smith, 46, who... 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

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

Defense Challenges Co-Def’s Testimony in High School Killing

Details Attorneys delivered opening statements on Aug. 19 in the trial of murder trial of Devon Rich. Rich, 17, is indicted on 13 counts, including attempted first- and second-degree murder, reckless... Read More