Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jeffrey M. Geller sentenced Keshawn Luckey to 25 years in prison on Nov. 13 for shooting at police officers while attempting to flee in Baltimore City.
Luckey, 25, was convicted in late May of attempted second-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault, and multiple firearm-related charges stemming from an incident that occurred on the 400 block of Dolphin Street on June 24, 2024. According to court documents, a police officer was approached by an unknown armed man on a Metro train, later identified as Luckey.
During the hearing, the defense motioned for a new trial, arguing that the evidence presented during the original proceedings was insufficient to prove that Luckey had fired at police officers.
“Evidence doesn’t support a conviction” the defense said.
The prosecution disagreed, countering that “firing evidence on an officer is more than enough evidence.”
After hearing both sides, Judge Geller denied the defense’s motion. “I don’t find a case to disturb the verdict, so therefore the trial is denied,” he said, allowing the court to proceed with sentencing.
Prosecutors began by noting that the officer involved in the case was present in the courtroom. They urged the court to go beyond the sentencing guidelines, pointing to Luckey’s criminal background, which included 11 prior infractions.
“Whether it was to kill or to create distance, it was still an offense. This is showing a pattern,” the prosecution said.
In response, the defense highlighted Luckey’s character and personal growth, asking the court to show leniency. “He is very respectful and remorseful,” the defense said, adding, “The court shouldn’t give up on him.”
Luckey addressed the court directly. “I understand the situation, a lot of things occurred that day that should not have,” he said. “I just hope whatever sentence I get, I can get some time to be able to get the opportunity to spend time with my family again. I was just trying to make it home that day.”
Judge Geller acknowledged the statements but emphasized the seriousness of the crime, saying it was “appropriate to go over guidelines, these officers were just doing their job.”
He handed down the sentence, giving Luckey 25 years on the charge of attempted 2nd-degree murder, the first 10 years to be served without possibility of parole; 10 concurrent years on for firearm use, five concurrent years for firearm possession; one concurrent year each for illegal possession of ammo and firearm discharged in Baltimore City.
“I can consider modifying the sentence in the future if you show me that you can be better,” Judge Geller told Luckey as the hearing concluded.
