Jurors returned a guilty verdict on July 17, just one day after closing arguments for a Baltimore man who shot his victim on the 2400 block of E. Oliver Street on July 1.
Nathaniel Green, 44, was convicted of eight initial 11 charges, including first degree assault, reckless endangerment, illegal possession of ammunition, numerous firearm charges and attempted first-degree downgraded to attempted voluntary manslaughter.
Green was acquitted of one count of reckless endangerment and attempted second degree murder. Jurors failed to reach a verdict on one count of firearm possession.
During closing arguments, defense attorney Mary Lloyd Patton claimed Green’s actions were in self-defense. Green, she said, was threatened with a weapon and opened fire in fear for his life. Patton continued that given missing surveillance footage, no DNA testing or ballistics evidence, and limited witness testimony, the state failed to establish Green’s guilt.
The state’s attorney countered Green admitted possessing the suspect’s gun, shooting the victim, disposing of the gun, and identifying himself in surveillance footage.
Green’s sentencing is scheduled for September 30, 2026 in front of Judge Catherine Chen.
