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Homicide Defendant Gets Trial Date in Reception Court

Details A man accused of fatally shooting a 39-year-old man in May received a trial date on Nov. 23 during reception court at Baltimore City Circuit Court. Gerald Smith, 41, is... Read More

Victim’s Mother Says Her Son’s Death was a ‘Deep, Intrinsic Loss’

Details The mother of a homicide victim said her son’s death was a deep and intrinsic loss to her and her family during an impact statement in Baltimore City Circuit Court... Read More

Alleged Shooter Charged with Attempted Murder

Details A 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a non-fatal shooting in February. According to the Baltimore Police Department, Baltimore resident Ronald Green allegedly shot a 23-year-old man after... Read More

29-Year-Old Man Shot While Sitting in Parked Car

Details A 29-year-old man was severely injured on Nov. 22 after he was shot while sitting in a parked car. Around 8 p.m. on Monday, Baltimore City Police officers were called... Read More

Police Arrest 38-Year-Old Man in Connection to September Homicide

Details The Baltimore Police Department has arrested a 38-year-old Baltimore man in connection to a homicide in September. Police announced the arrest of Christopher Thornton on Nov. 22. Thornton is alleged... Read More

Police Identify 6 Homicide Victims

Details The Baltimore Police Department identified six homicide victims who were killed between Nov. 16 and Nov. 21. The victims include: 50 year-old Jeffrey Thornton (B/M) who was killed on Nov.... Read More

Man Fatally Shot in Head on Frederick Ave.

Details The Baltimore Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting on Nov. 21 along Frederick Avenue. According to the Baltimore Police Department, police were on the 2100 block of W. Pratt... Read More

40-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot on Leverton St.

Details The Baltimore Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a 40-year-old man on Nov. 20. Around 7 p.m. on Saturday, police said, officers were walking on the 3400 block... Read More

Man Shot After Running Away from Armed Robbers

Details A 55-year-old man is recovering from a gunshot wound after two men allegedly tried to rob him last week on S. Pulaski Street. According to the Baltimore Police Department, officers... Read More

Charges Dismissed Against Man Accused of October Homicide

Details The homicide case of a 35-year-old man accused of fatally shooting another man in October was dismissed on Nov. 19 in Baltimore City Circuit Court. During Friday’s bail review, counsel... Read More

DC Resident Charged in Baltimore Shooting

Details An 18-year-old Washington, D.C., resident was recently arrested for allegedly shooting a man in the chest last month in Baltimore. According to the Baltimore Police Department, Marcellus Lavay Walls was... Read More

38-Year-Old Man Injured in N. Appleton St. Shooting

Details The Baltimore Police Department is investigating a non-fatal shooting on Nov. 18. According to a news release, police were called to the 1000 block of N. Appleton Street around 6:20... Read More

13-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot

Details A 13-year-old girl was fatally shot on Nov. 18 along N. Stricker Street. The Baltimore Police Department reported that the shooting occurred shortly after 7 p.m. on the 1300 block... Read More

Judge Denies Bail for Shooting Defendant

Details A 15-year-old teenager was denied bail on Nov. 18 after he allegedly fired a gun at a car on his way home from school. During bail review on Thursday, the... Read More

31-Year-Old Non-Fatal Shooting Defendant Rejects Plea

Details A Baltimore man allegedly involved in a non-fatal shooting in May rejected a plea offer on Nov. 18 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn. The 31-year-old defendant... Read More

Attempted Murder Defendant’s Defense Attorney Misses Hearing

Details A 21-year-old Baltimore man accused of attempted murder has a pending plea offer before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn. Jamil Gyant is charged with two counts of... Read More

Baltimore Man Accused of Fatally Strangling 2 Women Set for Trial in May 2022

By Alyssia Davis - November 18, 2021
Court | Daily Stories | Suspects | Victims |

Details After more than two months of plea negotiations, a Baltimore man accused of a double homicide rejected the prosecution’s plea offer before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn... Read More

Defendant Pleads Guilty to Parking Garage Shooting

Details An attempted murder defendant pleaded guilty to lesser charges at Baltimore City Circuit Court on Nov. 18. Juwell Goldman, 25, was charged with first and second-degree attempted murder as well... Read More

29-Year-Old Shot on Braddish Ave.

Details The Baltimore Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured a man in the afternoon on Nov. 18. According to a news release, officers were called about a shot spotter... Read More

Man in Critical Condition After Druid Hill Ave. Shooting

Details A man is in critical condition after being shot on Nov. 18 along Druid Hill Avenue. The Baltimore Police Department reported that officers were called to the 1200 block of... Read More

Baltimore Man Found Not Guilty of Attempted Murder in Shooting of a Two-Year-Old Boy

Details A Baltimore man charged with the non-fatal shooting of a two-year-old boy in a road-rage incident was found not guilty for attempted murder on Nov. 12. Javon Johnson, 36, was... Read More

Baltimore Man Charged with Christian St. Murder

Details Baltimore Police Department officers have arrested a 39-year-old man in connection to a fatal shooting on Nov. 15. According to a news release, Baltimore resident Taiwan Mitchell was arrested for... Read More

40-Year-Old Man Killed in Aiken St. Shooting

Details A 40-year-old man was shot to death in the early morning hours on Nov. 18. According to the Baltimore Police Department, officers were called to the 2100 block of Aiken... Read More

Shooting Victim in Serious Condition

Details A 25-year-old man is in serious condition after being shot on Nov. 17. The Baltimore Police Department reported that officers were called to Ashland and Kenwood avenues shortly after 9... Read More