Oba-Cinque Mitchiner, 41, was sentenced to 65 years in prison by Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Dana Michele Middleton on July 13 for the attempted murder of his former girlfriend.
Mitchiner was convicted of attempted first-degree murder and related charges in connection with a shooting on May 4, 2025, on the 4000 block of Belwood Avenue. Prosecutors said Mitchiner shot at his then-girlfriend as she was driving away following an argument, striking her in the back.
During sentencing, the prosecution argued that the shooting was part of an escalating pattern of violence towards Mitchiner’s romantic partners. Prosecutors noted that Mitchiner had previously been convicted of attempted second-degree murder after shooting at another significant other and asked the court to impose a life sentence.
The prosecution read parts of a previous statement made by Mitchiner’s mother including “he has a pattern of being abusive to women” and “he can be fine one minute and the next something changes.”
Defense attorney Donald Wright argued that a life sentence would be excessive and asked the court to impose a term of 50 years, suspending all but 15 years. Wright also called one of Mitchiner’s longtime friends to testify on his behalf. She described him as family oriented, devoted to his children, and a supportive friend.
Before imposing the sentence, Judge Middleton emphasized that this was Mitchiner’s second conviction for shooting a romantic partner, calling the behavior “intolerable.”
Addressing Mitchiner directly, Middleton asked, “Did you consider your five children when you pulled the trigger this time?”
“Do not come in here and ask me to be considerate,” she said.
Judge Middleton sentenced Mitchener to 65 years in prison.
