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By
Cecilia Wetzel
- June 2, 2025
Attempted Murder
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Counsel presented closing arguments for and against Keshawn Luckey, 25, before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jeffrey M. Geller on May 28. Defense attorney David Greenbaum recapitulated his belief that Luckey was brought to trial on trumped up charges.
Luckey is charged with attempted first- and second-degree murder, assault, felony firearm use and possession with a prior conviction, and related firearm violations for allegedly attempting to shoot a Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) officer in the 400 block of Dolphin Street last June..
Greenbaum contested both of Luckey’s attempted murder charges, calling them extreme and claiming his client demonstrated no “intent to kill” – a requisite to proving the case.
“Why are we having a trial?” Greenbaum asked the jury. “It’s all on video.”
Greenbaum recalled the MTA officer’s testimony, which indicated he had no prior relationship or interactions with Luckey. The defense lawyer also claimed the officer was too eager to support the prosecution’s case.
The prosecution argued that Luckey doesn’t need to be “some sniper in the woods” to be found guilty of either attempted murder charge. Luckey allegedly searched through his backpack to find and discharge his gun at the officer, an action in which the prosecution found sufficient proof of intent.